Entomology : At a Glance/R.C. Saxena and R.C. Srivastava. Reprint. Udaipur, Agrotech Publishing Academy, 2007, 464 p., tables, figs., ISBN 81-8321-074-0.

    Contents: Preface. Preface to the second edition. 1. Entomology in India. 2. Origin of insects. 3. Taxonomy. 4. Morphology. 5. Anatomy. 6. Ecology. 7. Toxicology. 8. Embryonic development and metamorphosis. 9. Host-plant resistance. 10. Pest management concept. 11. Plant protection appliances. 12. Insect pests of crops. 13. Stored grain pests. 14. Beneficial insects of commercial value. 15. Micro and macro parasitoids. 16. Pheromones and hormones. Model exercises. Important books of entomology. Journals of entomology. Indian agricultural universities. Indian agricultural institute. National research centres. Glossary.

    "This book covers the entire field of entomology, step by step in the form of questions and answers to be specially useful for interviews, viva-voce, comprehensive, preliminary examinations, etc. It includes insect origin, morphology, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, toxicology,  ecology, biocontrol, hormones, pheromone, crop pests, pest management, apiculture, sericulture, lac culture, plant protection equipments, etc. It will be of great help in recollecting vast knowledge within a short time. To meet the requirement of students appearing in ASRB and other examinations, multiple choice objective type questions have also been framed and appended at the end of book. The book also contains a comprehensive glossary of entomological terms." (jacket)

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