BookAkshay Kumar Chakravarthy, editor.
Summary: Conogethes is a group of moths distributed in Austral-Asian region from India to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Australia. The moths are also found in Hawaii and Great Britain. Conogethes is mostly known for the economic impact of its larvae on agricultural crops. Substantial research has been undertaken in order to understand the biology of these harmful insects and to develop strategies to confine their impact. Research on chemical communication between males and females via sex pheromones is in progress. Recent research has also focused on the acoustic communication of Conogethes. The moths can feed on more than 200 plants in diversified habitats. The borer moths have become major pest on Horticultural, Agricultural, Avenue trees and forest trees. Its a pest of Quarantine importance as it has been found in Exportable commodities. The book contains 22 chapters from a dozen countries. The authors are from China, Vietnam, Australia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Norway etc. This is the first book on the pest globally where interesting insights are provided. This is one of the book of its kind on single pest dealing with almost all aspects of its biology and management on cultivated crops.
Contents:
Intro; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgment; Contents; Editor and Contributors;
1: Moths of the Genus Conogethes: Taxonomy, Systematics, and Similar Species; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Host Plant Use; 1.3 Systematics and Delimitation; 1.4 Diagnosis; 1.5 Phylogenetic Relationships; References;
2: Molecular Status of Conogethes spp.: An Overview; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Biosystematics; 2.3 Molecular Identification; 2.3.1 Conogethes Barcode; 2.4 Japan; 2.5 India; 2.6 China; 2.7 New Zealand; 2.8 Other Molecular Works; References;
3: Conogethes sahyadriensis: A New Borer on Zingiberaceous Crop Plants from India; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Biosystematics; 3.3 Geographical Distribution and Host Range; 3.4 Molecular Characterization; 3.5 Seasonal Incidence and Crop Loss; 3.6 Mating and Feeding Behaviour; 3.7 Sex Pheromone Components; References;
4: Status of Shoot and Fruit Borer, Conogethes spp. (Crambidae: Lepidoptera) in Asia: Central, South, and the Southeast; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Afghanistan; 4.3 Bhutan; 4.4 Bangladesh; 4.5 Myanmar; 4.6 Nepal; 4.7 Maldives and Other Islands; 4.8 Networking; 4.9 Future Thrusts; References;
5: Research Progress of Conogethes punctiferalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in China; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Distribution and Host Range; 5.3 Morphology; 5.4 Occurrence and Damage; 5.5 Host-Plant Interactions; 5.6 Artificial Diet; 5.7 Overwinter and Diapause; 5.8 Wolbachia Infection; 5.9 Genetic Diversity and Gene Flow; 5.10 Molecular Taxonomy; 5.11 Integrated Management; References;
6: Status of Conogethes punctiferalis (Guenée) in South of Vietnam; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Characteristics of C. punctiferalis (Guenée) in South of Vietnam; 6.2.1 Species of Genus Conogethes in South of Vietnam; 6.2.2 Synonyms; 6.2.3 Host Range; 6.2.4 Morphological Characteristics; 6.2.5 Biological Characteristics; 6.2.6 Natural Enemies; 6.3 Status of Conogethes punctiferalis (Guenée) on Crops in South Vietnam; 6.3.1 Durian; 6.3.1.1 Damage Symptoms; 6.3.1.2 Management; 6.3.2 Guava; 6.3.2.1 Damage Symptoms; 6.3.2.2 Management; 6.3.3 Longan; 6.3.3.1 Damage Characteristics; 6.3.3.2 Management; 6.3.4 Rambutan; 6.3.4.1 Damage Symptoms; 6.3.4.2 Management; 6.3.5 Soursop; 6.3.5.1 Damage Symptoms; 6.3.5.2 Management; 6.3.6 Ginger; 6.3.6.1 Damage Symptoms; 6.3.6.2 Management; References;
7: Status of Shoot and Fruit Borer, Conogethes punctiferalis, in Sri Lanka; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Life History; 7.3 Host Plant and Nature of Damage; 7.4 Conogethes on Teak; 7.5 Conogethes on Zingiberaceae; 7.6 Conogethes on Fruit Crops; 7.7 Management Practices; References;
8: Status and Management of Conogethes spp. in Malaysia; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Key Species; 8.3 Biogeography; 8.4 Host Range; 8.5 Economic Importance; 8.6 Bioecology; 8.7 Seasonality; 8.8 Management; References