Advance of entomopathogenic nematodes

Abstract

This paper summarized the history and present condition of studying and utilizing entomopathogenic nematodes at home and abroad, expounded its taxonomy, life cycle and the mechanism with symbiotic bacteria killing host insect. Taxonomy, mycelial form, pathogenic function and anti-bacteria function of symbiotic bacteria were introduced. Production and utilization of entomopathogenic nematodes, the characteristic genetic improvement by use of biological engineering technologgy, as well as the existing problem and applying foreground were also discussed.

Keywords

Entomopathogenic nematodes / Symbiotic bacteria / Genetic improvement / Biological control / S763.1 / A

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