A review on entomopathogenic nematodes in Turkey
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Date
2007
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Uludağ Üniversitesi
Abstract
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are considered as potential biological control agents against soil-borne insect pests in the world. There are also some studies on EPNs in Turkey. The purpose of this review is to clarify the current situation of EPNs in Turkey. Initial study on EPNs has started in 1995 in Turkey and several survey studies have been performed primarily on the extraction and identification of EPNs. Five steinernematid and two heterorhabditid species have been identified to date from Turkey. There have been also studies examining the activity of EPNs against several insect. Furthermore, ecological studies including host finding behaviour and reproductive potential of EPNs are also performed. In conclusion, the potential of EPNs in biological control should be evaluated, and policies of government on EPNs should be also regulated in agricultural strategies.
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Entomopathogenic nematodes, General review, Turkey
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Susurluk, İ. A. (2007). "A review on entomopathogenic nematodes in Turkey". Journal of Biological and Environmental Sciences, 1(2), 67-71.