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P-ISSN: 2349-6800, E-ISSN: 2320-7078

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2019, Vol. 7, Issue 5
Isolation of entomopathogenic nematodes from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Rinki Mani Kalita, Jisna George, Gitanjali Devi and Badal Bhattacharyya

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) are lethal parasites of insects, used as biocontrol agents. The objective of this work was to survey the presence of EPN in Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam and to characterize the different species. Out of 200 soil samples, 8 were positive for entomopathogenic nematodes (4%), with 4 (2%) Steinernema isolates, 2 (1%) Heterorhabditis isolates and 2 (1%) Oscheius isolates. These EPNs have been identified on the basis of morphological and morphometric character. The identified species were Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and Oscheius chongmingensis. Entomopathogenic nematodes were not recovered from the fallow land.
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How to cite this article:
Rinki Mani Kalita, Jisna George, Gitanjali Devi, Badal Bhattacharyya. Isolation of entomopathogenic nematodes from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam. J Entomol Zool Stud 2019;7(5):208-214.

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