Entomology and Nematology

Complete ICAR AIEEA PG Entomology and Nematology syllabus covering insect taxonomy, morphology, physiology, crop pests, nematodes, sericulture and pest management.

ICAR AIEEA PG Entomology and Nematology Syllabus

Sub-Subjects: Entomology, Nematology and Sericulture.

UNIT-I

Importance of agriculture; crop production; major crops and cropping systems; soils and NPK; Mendelian genetics; photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration; soil degradation; post-harvest technology; varietal improvement and heterosis; crop protection principles; major insect pests and diseases of agricultural, oilseed, vegetable and fruit crops; transgenic crops; rural development programmes; agricultural research, education and extension; statistics.

UNIT-II

Classification of animal kingdom; distinguishing characters of Insecta; insect morphology with reference to lepidopteran larvae, coleopteran adults and honeybee; metamorphosis and moulting; physiological systems; insect-plant relationship; pests of agricultural and horticultural crops and stored products; insect vectors of plant diseases; household, medical and veterinary pests; honeybee, lac insect, silkworm and pollinators; nematode taxonomy; biology and management of plant parasitic nematodes; entomopathogenic nematodes; cultural, biological, insecticidal, quarantine and regulatory pest management; insecticide classification and resistance management; insect protective transgenic crops.