Plant nematode problems and their control in the Near East region. (FAO Plant Production and Protection Paper - 144) (1997)

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Foreword

Introduction

Opening session

Keynote address: Nematology and nematode introductions in the near east region: Impact on productivity and plant protection resources

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Introduction

Nematode problems encountered in the region

Impact on productivity and plant protection resources

Future opportunities

Part I: Invited papers

Plant nematology in developing countries: problems and progress

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Introduction

Methods of control

Techniques and methodologies for nematode disease diagnosis and nematode identification

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Introduction

Surveying, collecting, fixing and mounting nematodes

Detecting nematode diseases

Evolutionary concept and phylogenetic relationships

Morpho-anatomical methods

Morphometric and morpho-anatomical characters

Biological, biochemical and cytogenetic methods

Nematode identification expertise, equipment and aids, literature and nematode reference collections

Bibliography

Nematode population dynamics, threshold levels and estimation of crop losses

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Introduction

Nematode damage

Control measures

Population dynamics

Bibliography

Chemical control of nematodes: efficiency and side-effects

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Introduction

Chemical control of nematodes

References

Problems and perspectives in nematology in the Near East

Alternate strategies for nematode control towards sustainable agriculture

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Introduction

Future developments

Bibliography

Biological control of nematodes: prospects and opportunities

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Introduction

Exploitation of natural enemies

Environmental concerns

Development of a biological control agent for nematodes - An ecological approach

The next 20 years

Opportunities for integrated management of plant-parasitic nematodes in the Near East

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Introduction

Components of integrated pest management

Nematode management, strategies and tactics

Integration of strategies/tactics

Conclusions and outlook

References

Part II: Country reports

Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus

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Introduction

Important parasitic nematodes and their control

Nematode control and side-effects

Research and facilities

Advisory work on nematology and training

Conclusions and recommendations

Bibliography

Egypt

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Introduction

Nematology in Egypt

Nematological problems

Control measures

Infrastructure and training

Support for nematology

Conclusions and recommendations

The Islamic Republic of Iran

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Introduction

Nematology in Iran

Nematological problems

Infrastructure and training

Support to nematology

Conclusion and recommendation

Bibliography

Iraq

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Introduction

Nematology in Iraq

Nematological problems

Control measures

Infrastructure and training

Support to nematology

Conclusions and recommendations

Bibliography

Jordan

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Introduction

Nematology in Jordan

Nematological problems

Control measures

Infrastructure and training

Support for nematology

Conclusions and recommendations

Bibliography

The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

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Introduction

Nematode problems

Control measures

National references in nematology

Bibliography

Pakistan

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Introduction

Nematology in Pakistan

Nematological problems

Control measures

Infrastructure and training

Support to nematology

Conclusions and recommendations

Bibliography

Saudi Arabia

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Introduction

Nematology in Saudi Arabia

Nematological problems

Control measures

Infrastructure and training

Support for nematology

Conclusions and recommendations

Bibliography

The Sudan

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Introduction

Status of nematology in relation to other aspects of crop protection

Major nematode problems and possible control measures

Major achievements

Future priorities

Bibliography

Pioneer nematologists in the Sudan

Turkey

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Introduction

Nematology in Turkey

Nematological problems

Control measures

Infrastructure and training

Support for nematology

Conclusions and recommendations

Bibliography

Conclusions and recommendations

Introduction

Coordination and stimulations of nematode management activities in the Near East

Summaries of presentations

Programme

Participants

Participants from the region

Invited speakers

Organizing committee

Scientists from Pakistan

Scientists from other countries

FAO technical papers