TY - BOOK AU - Perry, Roland N AU - Moens, Maurice TI - Plant Nematology SN - 1845930568 PY - 2006/// CY - Oxfordshire PB - C A B I, KW - Nematode diseases of plants KW - Plant nematodes N1 - Includes References 411-431p.; Glossary 432-439p.; Index 440-447p N2 - Written by subject experts, this book provides an indispensible overview of all aspects of plant-parasitic nematodes. It begins by reviewing the basic structure and classification of nematodes, their taxonomy and phylogeny and the major groups of plant-parasitic nematodes. It moves on to cover their life cycle biology, the molecular characteristics of plant-nematode interaction and genetic engineering for resistance. The final section discusses quarantine legislation, sampling methods and management strategies including cultural schemes, the use of chemicals and resistant cultivars ER -