Essentials of Insect.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mcguire, Ivan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Entomology.

Insect pests--Control.

Insect pests.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Arts & Science Academic Publications (ASAP), 2022.

Summary:

Essentials of Insect edited by Ivan McGuire is a comprehensive guide on entomology, the scientific study of insects. This book covers insect anatomy, physiology, and their ecological significance. It explores various control methods including biological and chemical controls, insecticide resistance, and the use of natural products. Additionally, it examines the conservation of the environment through the study of insects. Designed for upper division and graduate students, as well as scientists in genetics, biochemistry, and microbiology, the book provides practical applications of entomology in ecosystems. The editor, Ivan McGuire, is an experienced entomologist with significant contributions in pest risk analysis and disease control. The book includes a variety of examples and topics presented in a coherent flow, making it a valuable educational resource. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

About the Book

About the Author

Preface

Contents

1. Applications of Synchrotron-Source IR Spectroscopy for the Investigation of Insect Wings

2. Biological Control of Insect Pest

3. Agricultural Robot for Intelligent Detection of Pyralidae Insects

4. Biochemical Insecticide Resistance in Tea Pests

5. Biological Activity of Insecticidal Toxins: Structural Basis, Site-Directed Mutagenesis and Perspectives

6. Bioactive Natural Products from Sapindaceae Deterrent and Toxic Metabolites Against Insects

7. Behavioral Responses of Mosquitoes to Insecticides

8. Alternatives to Chemical Control of Insect Pests

9. Bacillus sphaericus and Bacillus thuringiensis to Insect Control: Process Development of Small Scale Production to Pilot-Plant-Fermenters

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ISBN:

9781839370830

1839370831

OCLC:

1455756590