Chemical and physical control measures used for nematode management have their own implications. Against this backdrop, organic management of plant nematodes appears as a more rational and sustainable approach. However, concise information on the current topic is scarce. This book is a sincere effort to bridge this void as we aim to provide the most updated, critical and in-depth knowledge synthesized by many experts working in the field of plant nematology, worldwide.
Dr Mukesh K Meghvansi earned his PhD in 2007 from MDS University, Ajmer (India) while working on biofertilizers under a multinational research project sponsored by the European Commission. For a stint, he served as lecturer at Bundelkhand University Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) and then joined DRDO in July 2008 as a scientist 'C'. Since his joining, he was engaged in R & D on organic waste management and has contributed to popularizing the vermicomposting among armed forces and civil populace in border and forward areas of Northeast India. He has to his credit more than fifty research publications in various international and national journals. He has filed two patents, one design and one trademark in India. He is life member of Indian Botanical Society and annual member of several national/international professional bodies/societies. He is reviewer of many national international journals. He has authored/edited three more books including two with Springer International Publishing, Switzerland. He also holds an MBA degree with specialization in project management. Currently, he is working as Scientist 'E' at Bioprocess Technology Division, Defence R&D Establishment, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), India.