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Insect Pathology 2nd Edition

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Insect Pathology 2Nd Edition

By Fernando E. Vega and Harry K. Kaya

Insect Pathology 2nd Edition is a comprehensive and updated reference covering the biology, ecology, diagnosis, and pathogenesis of diseases affecting insects. Building on the classic work by Tanada and Kaya, this edition reflects major advances in molecular biology, phylogenetics, and microbial ecology that have reshaped the field over the past two decades.

The book provides in-depth coverage of insect pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, microsporidia, nematodes, and protists, with detailed discussion of host–pathogen interactions, transmission, host resistance, and epizootiology. It also addresses diseases of beneficial insects and the role of microbial agents in biological control programs.

Edited by Fernando E. Vega and Harry K. Kaya, this edition brings together contributions from leading researchers, making it a reliable academic reference for understanding both fundamental and applied aspects of insect pathology.

Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Part I – Fundamentals of Insect Pathology
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Insect Pathology
  • Chapter 2: History of Insect Pathogens and Pathology
  • Chapter 3: Insect Immune System and Defense Mechanisms
  • Chapter 4: Host–Pathogen Relationships
  • Part II – Agents of Insect Disease
  • Chapter 5: Viral Pathogens
  • Chapter 6: Bacterial Pathogens
  • Chapter 7: Fungal Pathogens
  • Chapter 8: Protozoan and Microsporidian Pathogens
  • Chapter 9: Nematode and Helminth Pathogens
  • Chapter 10: Parasitoids and Parasites
  • Part III – Disease Ecology and Environmental Factors
  • Chapter 11: Ecology of Insect Diseases
  • Chapter 12: Environmental Effects on Pathogen Transmission
  • Chapter 13: Population-Level Disease Dynamics
  • Part IV – Applied Insect Pathology
  • Chapter 14: Insect Pathology in Biological Control
  • Chapter 15: Pathogens as Biopesticides
  • Chapter 16: Laboratory Diagnosis of Insect Diseases
  • Chapter 17: Rearing and Maintenance of Infected Insects
  • Part V – Case Studies and Specialized Topics
  • Chapter 18: Viral Disease Case Studies
  • Chapter 19: Bacterial and Fungal Disease Case Studies
  • Chapter 20: Integrated Pest and Disease Management
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Index

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