Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids
Eric Wajnberg (Ed.)
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Description for Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids
Hardcover. Written by a team of leading international specialists, this book comprehensively covers current knowledge of the chemical ecology of insect parasitoids. Chapters are organized in order to present the most significant discoveries of the last few decades, and on their potential application in pest control strategies. Editor(s): Wajnberg, Eric; Colazza, Stefano. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSGH; PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 814.
Insect parasitoids are a fascinating group of animals in many respects. Perhaps the most fascinating point is that these insects, in the course of the evolutionary time, have developed an impressive way to use chemical compounds to dialogue with the different protagonists of their environment (i.e., conspecifics, their hosts and the plants on which their hosts are living). Unravelling the evolutionary meaning of such chemical communication networks can give new insights into the ecology of these insects and especially on how to improve their use for the control of noxious pests in biological control programmes. Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids ... Read more
Insect parasitoids are a fascinating group of animals in many respects. Perhaps the most fascinating point is that these insects, in the course of the evolutionary time, have developed an impressive way to use chemical compounds to dialogue with the different protagonists of their environment (i.e., conspecifics, their hosts and the plants on which their hosts are living). Unravelling the evolutionary meaning of such chemical communication networks can give new insights into the ecology of these insects and especially on how to improve their use for the control of noxious pests in biological control programmes. Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
328
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
813g
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118409527
SKU
V9781118409527
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About Eric Wajnberg (Ed.)
Eric Wajnberg is a research scientist working at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Sophia Antipolis, France. He is a population biologist specializing in behavioural ecology, population genetics and statistical modelling. He is also an expert in biological control, with almost 30 years experience working on insect parasitoids. Stefano Colazza is based at the ... Read more
Reviews for Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids
This volume will contribute to future syntheses and help integrate insect parasitoids within chemical and community ecology and, hopefully, eventual strategic applications in pest management programs. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals. (Choice, 1 January 2014)