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This chapter provides detailed information on indigenous entomophilic nematodes regarding their distribution, identification (based on morphological and molecular characterization), mass production, biology, virulence, formulation, application (in vegetable and arable crop protection) and commercialization. Their efficacy as a biological control agent or biopesticide against several insect pests is also highlighted, emphasizing the need for their inclusion in integrated pest management strategies in Pakistan.

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systematics & outline classification of the nematode fauna of Pakistan. The text book also provides for taxonomy of important parasitic nematode genera along with their parasitism and habitat. It has a chapter on the most important nematodes; root-knot, cyst, and other important nematodes; their life cycles, diseases caused by them, as well as disease symptoms, etiology and their management. Nematode-microbe interaction and nematode population dynamics and crop/yield loss assessment also make part of the book. Exclusive chapters on nematodes as vectors of plant viruses, entomopathogenic nematodes and molecular nematology are also included in the book.The authors hope that this "Textbook of Plant Nematology" with a touch of Pakistan perspective, would serve as a major guide book for students of Plant Nematology, Plant Pathology, Plant Protection, Microbiology, Environment and Agriculture as a whole. Though the intended audiences of the book are students and researchers, the extension personnel, growers and all those working in crop production and crop protection would also benefit.We have tried our best to put in the book, all the needed and available authentic scientific information of nematology, error is humane and we take the responsibility. However, the book can be improved in future edition(s). Thus, we would appreciate receiving any views, comments and constructive criticism as well as suggestions for improvement of the contents and quality of the book in future editions.