Vol. 12, Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Gitanjali Devi

Abstract:
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are one of the important biocontrol agent in IPM system and in sustainable agriculture. Identification of EPNs is important for proper classification, biodiversity assessment, habitat specificity and their potential use in pest management programs. By using overlapping morphological characters, very closely related species are difficult to connect phylogenetically. Therefore, application of molecular methods advances our understanding of nematodes inter-relationships and evolution. Various molecular techniques have been developed which are capable of identification of species of EPNs. This review attempts an overview of some of the molecular methods that are helpful for taxonomy, biodiversity and biogeography studies of EPNs.