Phytochemical Biopesticides
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About the Book
In recent years, the development of biological pest control strategies has focused on the chemical profiles of insect-plant interactions. Plants exhibit an extensive range of defensive strategies, which include insect avoidance, deterrence and antibiosis. The need to overcome these vegetative defence responses has driven the evolution of an array of detoxifying mechanisms, which have become the hallmark of the phytophagous insects' chemical ecology. This volume presents the advances made on phytochemcial biopesticides, covering behavioural, chemical, biochemical and molecular levels of the field. The role of Phytochemicals in integrated pest management is also addressed, whilst discussing the problems and prospects of biopesticides for commercial exploitation. The volume provides a comprehensive overview for graduate students, research scientists and professionals in chemical ecology, insect-plant interactions, phytochemistry, chemistry and biochemistry of insects, and insect toxicology.
Book Details
ISBN-13: 9789058230898
EAN: 9789058230898
Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2001
Bood Data Readership Text: Professional & Vocational
Dewey: 632.96
Height: 254 mm
Illustrations: 1, black & white illustrations
LCCN: 2002421323
No of Pages: 236
PrintOnDemand: Y
Series Title: English
UK Availability: GXC
Year Of Publication: 2000
ISBN-10: 9058230899
Publisher: Gordon and Breach
Binding: Hardcover
Country Of Origin: Netherlands
Gardner Classification Code: G00
Illustration: Y
Language: English
MediaMail: Y
Pagination: 236 pages, 1, black & white illustrations
Returnable: N
Spine Width: 14 mm
Width: 178 mm