Initial handling and diagnosis of diseased invertebrates

Lawrence A. Lacey, Leellen F Solter

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Abstract

Successful implementation of microbial control has been the result of systematic surveys and exhaustive investigations on pathogen biology, host–pathogen interactions, and application techniques. Insects are associated with a broad diversity of microorganisms in a variety of symbiotic relationships including: commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism. Entomopathogens result in a variety of conditions in host insects that are subtly to distinctly unfavorable to the host. This chapter will provide general guidelines and protocols for: collection of entomopathogens and diseased invertebrates; examination in the laboratory; identification of the major entomopathogen groups; conclusive diagnosis—satisfying Koch's postulates; and safety considerations. The techniques presented in this chapter are supplemented with updated literature and new information.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationManual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology
EditorsLawrence A. Lacey
Place of PublicationSan Diego
PublisherElsevier Ltd
Pages1-14
Number of pages14
Volume2
ISBN (Print)9780123868992
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

Keywords

  • INHS

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)

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