Industrial Entomology

This book is a compilation of writings focused on conventional and unconventional insect products. Some of these products are commercials successes, while others are waiting to be launched and are the potential produce of the future. In addition to the well known products honey, mulberry silk, and l...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Omkar. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Edition:1st ed. 2017.
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3304-9
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. An Introduction to Industrial Entomology,- Chapter 2. Honey Bee: Diversity, Castes and Life Cycle
  • Chapter 3. Beekeeping in India
  • Chapter 4. Diseases and Enemies of Honeybees
  • Chapter 5. Lac Culture
  • Chapter 6. Lac Insects and Host Plants
  • Chapter 7. Lac Crop Harvesting and Processing
  • Chapter 8. Mulberry Sericulture
  • Chapter 9. Silkworm Diseases and Pests
  • Chapter 10. Tropical Tasar Culture
  • Chapter 11. Temperate Tasar Culture
  • Chapter 12. Ericulture: an Ideal Avenue for Sustainable Livelihood
  • Chapter 13. Muga Sericulture
  • Chapter 14. Insect Crop Pollinators
  • Chapter 15. Insects as Food
  • Chapter 16. Entomoceuticals
  • Chapter 17. Mass Production of Biocontrol Agents of Insect Pests. .