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Drawing on expertise from around the world, this volume identifies our current state of knowledge about the behavior and physiology of root herbivores. In particular, this work describes prevailing concepts and theories based on historical and current literature and identifies what new technologies and approaches are available to researchers in the field. Chapters address how root herbivore behavior and physiology is affected by the biotic and abiotic soil environment, cover case studies of globally significant pests and discuss advances in molecular techniques. Covering all aspects of behavioral and physiological responses of root herbivores to their environment, this will be valuable reading for researchers and professionals in agricultural entomology, plant science, ecology and soil science.

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Author:   Scott N. Johnson (University of Western Sydney, Australia) ,  Ivan Hiltpold (University of Missouri, MO, USA) ,  Ted C. J. Turlings (Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Volume:   45
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780124171657

ISBN 10:   0124171656
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   02 December 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Living in the Soil Matrix: Abiotic Factors Affecting Root Herbivores Kirk Barnett and Scott N. Johnson The Role of Plant Primary and Secondary Metabolites in Root Herbivore Behaviour, Nutrition and Physiology Matthias Erb, Meret Huber, Christelle A.M. Robert, Abigail P. Ferrieri, Ricardo A.R. Machado and Carla Arce Nature, Evolution and Characterisation of Rhizospheric Chemical Exudates Affecting Root Herbivores Ivan Hiltpold, Elisa Bernklau, Louis B. Bjostad, Nadir Alvarez, Nicole E. Miller-Struttmann, Jonathan G. Lundgren and Bruce E. Hibbard The Biology, Physiology and Host Plant Interactions of Grape Phylloxera Daktulosphiara vitifoliae Kevin S. Powell, Paul D. Cooper and Astrid Forneck Molecular Approaches for Studying Root Herbivores Carly M. Benefer and Rod P. Blackshaw

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