Wajnberg / Colazza Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-118-40960-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 328 Seiten, E-Book

Insect parasitoids are a fascinating group of animals in manyrespects. Perhaps the most fascinating point is that these insects,in the course of the evolutionary time, have developed animpressive way to use chemical compounds to dialogue with thedifferent protagonists of their environment (i.e.,conspecifics, their hosts and the plants on which their hosts areliving). Unravelling the evolutionary meaning of such chemicalcommunication networks can give new insights into the ecology ofthese insects and especially on how to improve their use for thecontrol of noxious pests in biological control programmes.
Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids is a timelypublication, with organised chapters to present the most importantknowledge and discoveries that have taken place over the lastdecade, and their potential use in pest control strategy.Specific relevant case studies are presented to enhance thereader's experience.
Suited to graduate students and professional researchers andpractitioners in pest management, entomology, evolutionary biology,behavioural ecology, and chemical ecology, this book is essentialfor anyone needing information on this important group ofinsects.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wajnberg, Eric

Colazza, Stefano

Über Autor(innen)

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 University of Palermo, Italy. He is a specialist in infochemicals and behavioural ecology of plant, insect herbivores, and insect parasitoid interactions, with a special interest in the chemical ecology of plant volatile organic compounds in a tri-trophic context. He has been involved in these research areas for over 30 years.