Entomopathogenic bacteria from the genera Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus are closely
related Gram-negative bacilli from the family Enterobacteriaceae (γ-Proteobacteria). They …

Background The complex including entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) of the genera
Steinernema and Heterorhabditis and their mutualistic partner, ie, Xenorhabdus and …

Background Nematodes of the genus Heterorhabditis are important biocontrol agents as
they form a lethal combination with their symbiotic Photorhabdus bacteria against …

Molecular phylogenetic analyses of 113 taxa representing Ascaridida, Rhigonematida,
Spirurida and Oxyurida were used to infer a more comprehensive phylogenetic hypothesis …

The volume deals with morphology, taxonomy and systematics of entomopathogenic
nematodes (EPN) in the families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae and bacteria …

For taxonomic studies, ten Galleria mellonella larvae are exposed, in a Petri dish (100× 15
mm) lined with two moistened filter papers, to 2000 infective juveniles (IJ) of a Steinernema …

Tylenchina are a morphologically and functionally diverse group of nematode species that
range from free-living bacteriovores, over transitory grazing root-hair feeders to highly …

Background Parasitism is a major ecological niche for a variety of nematodes. Multiple
nematode lineages have specialized as pathogens, including deadly parasites of insects …

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) exhibit diverse applications, including antimicrobial, UV-
blocking, and catalytic properties, due to their unique structure and properties. This study …

Introduction The entomopathogenic nematodes have been reported from all continents
(except Antarctica) and almost all regions of the world. Surveys of EPNs in India has resulted …