Introduction to morphology and biology of mites and ticks. Broad
classification- major orders and important families of Acari including:
diagnostic characteristics, economic
importance, nature of damage, host range of mite pests of different crops and
stored products. Also, general information on the habitat and methods of
control will be discussed.
Practical: Field
visits, collection and identification of important mite species and their
natural enemies in different crops and plants. Train in identification of
commonly occurring families of plant associated mites and provide information
about important mite pests of plants
