Perspectives on the behavior of entomopathogenic nematodes from dispersal to reproduction : traits contributing to nematode fitness and biocontrol efficacy

The entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) Heterorhabditis and Steinernema are widely used for the biological control of insect pests and are gaining importance as model organisms for studying parasitism and symbiosis. In this paper recent advances in the understanding of EPN behavior are reviewed. The &q...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of nematology. - 1969. - 44(2012), 2 vom: 12. Juni, Seite 177-84
1. Verfasser: Griffin, Christine T (VerfasserIn)
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of nematology
Schlagworte:Journal Article Behavior Heterorhabditis Photorhabdus Steinernema Xenorhabdus biological control ecology endotokia matricida entomopathogenic nematode mehr... fitness trade-off foraging strategy phased infectivity reproduction scavenging sexual maturation symbiosis