TERMITES - AN OVERVIEW

P. Pretheep-Kumar

ISBN 10: 384430052X / ISBN 13: 9783844300529

Editore: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jan 2011, 2011

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Neuware -Termites, otherwise, known as white ants, are soft-bodied social insects of the order Isoptera. Among the various types of termites, subterranean termites are abundant in many parts of the world and are the most destructive kind of termite. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, and they live in colonies. This book features about the microscopic fauna involved in the process of conversion of food of termites. Significance of termite mound is dealt in an extensive manner to understand its architectural impact and climate regulation mechanism. Damage caused by termites to trees and buildings are discussed in a comprehensive manner in this book along with the various management options available to tackle the problem of termites. Nutritive value of termites is also highlighted to stress the importance of termites as human food.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

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• Titolo: TERMITES - AN OVERVIEW
• Editore: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jan 2011
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 384430052X
• ISBN 13: 9783844300529
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu

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Termites, otherwise, known as white ants, are soft-bodied social insects of the order Isoptera. Among the various types of termites, subterranean termites are abundant in many parts of the world and are the most destructive kind of termite. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, and they live in colonies. This book features about the microscopic fauna involved in the process of conversion of food of termites. Significance of termite mound is dealt in an extensive manner to understand its architectural impact and climate regulation mechanism. Damage caused by termites to trees and buildings are discussed in a comprehensive manner in this book along with the various management options available to tackle the problem of termites. Nutritive value of termites is also highlighted to stress the importance of termites as human food.

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Dr. P. Pretheep Kumar is currently working as Assistant Professor (Agrl. Entomology) at Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research has honored him with the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Award for the year 2005 in the field of plant protection.

Dr. P. Pretheep Kumar is currently working as Assistant Professor (Agrl. Entomology) at Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research has honored him with the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Award for the year 2005 in the field of plant protection.

Dr. P. Pretheep Kumar is currently working as Assistant Professor (Agrl. Entomology) at Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research has honored him with the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Award for the year 2005 in the field of plant protection.