Insect-Plant Interactions
. Ed(S): Miller, James R.; Miller, Thomas A.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Miller, James R.; Miller, Thomas A. Series: Springer Series in Experimental Entomology. Num Pages: 342 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
The authoritative overviews in this volume provide a wealth of practical information on current approaches to the study of insect-plant interactions. Methods described include direct behavioral observation; assays of host finding, oviposition, and feeding behavior of insect herbivores; post-ingestion physiological effects; measurement of food quality and sensory responses of insects to plant stimuli; chemical isolation and identification of active phytochemicals; evaluation of plant resistance to insects; and the biochemistry of allelochemic interactions.
The authoritative overviews in this volume provide a wealth of practical information on current approaches to the study of insect-plant interactions. Methods described include direct behavioral observation; assays of host finding, oviposition, and feeding behavior of insect herbivores; post-ingestion physiological effects; measurement of food quality and sensory responses of insects to plant stimuli; chemical isolation and identification of active phytochemicals; evaluation of plant resistance to insects; and the biochemistry of allelochemic interactions.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
Series
Springer Series in Experimental Entomology
Number of Pages
342
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461293569
SKU
V9781461293569
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