Journal of
Entomology and Nematology

  • Abbreviation: J. Entomol. Nematol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9855
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEN
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 139

Review

Entomopathogenic nematodes, potential industrial pest control agents: A South African perspective

Tshikala Eddie Lulamba
  • Tshikala Eddie Lulamba
  • Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P. O. Box 17011 Doornfontein 2028, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Ezekiel Green
  • Ezekiel Green
  • Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P. O. Box 17011 Doornfontein 2028, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Mahloro Hope Serepa-Dlamini
  • Mahloro Hope Serepa-Dlamini
  • Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P. O. Box 17011 Doornfontein 2028, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 11 June 2018
  •  Accepted: 10 January 2019
  •  Published: 31 January 2019

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