Overview

The chemical study of insects has been growing for four decades, and with it an interest in how insects make their pheromones, hormones, defensive secretions, venoms, pigments and surface coverings. By investigating the biosynthesis of insects, one can gain a greater insight into the structure and function of insect compounds, into ways of disrupting biosynthetic reactions in pest species and how these pathways evolved. The first textbook of its kind, Biosynthesis in Insects amalgamates previously fragmented information and recent exciting developments in the field to provide a unique, concise chemical study of how insect substances are biosynthesised. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways that have been investigated, by which a great variety of insects, and some related arthropods, make their so-called secondary metabolites. Simpler biosynthetic pathways are explored before considering the experimental methods by which these studies are conducted. Consideration is also given to some of the plant substances which insects store or metabolize to their own use. Abundantly illustrated with structures and reactions, and some beautiful photographs, Biosynthesis in Insects includes a series of problems and answers to facilitate and assess learning, making this unique look at biosynthesis in insects and their near relations ideal for students with some chemical background starting out on a study of insect substances. Researchers and academics will also welcome the amalgamation of previously scattered information. Including an index of compounds and species, and lists for further reading, this book provides a truly unique source for those working in the field.

Full Product Details

Author:   E David Morgan
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9780854046911

ISBN 10:   0854046917
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   29 April 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781847558084
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Enzymes and Coenzymes; Fatty Acids and Derived Compounds; Polyketides and Acetogenins; Experimental Methods; Terpenes; Higher Terpenes and Steroids; Aromatic Compounds; Alkaloids and Substances of Mixed Biosynthetic Origin; Plant Substances Stored, Changed or Unchanged, by Insects;

Reviews

A comprehensive and detailed book. -- Chemistry & Industry, Issue 19, 3rd October 2005 (Ian Swingland) Chemistry and Industry Aimed primarily at graduate students with interests in entomology, insect chemistry, and chemical ecology, the book in many ways functions as an introductory guide to biosynthetic pathways in general. Teachers and research workers will welcome this concise integration of previously scattered information. -- Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2005, 58, 152 (Rod Richards) Australian Journal of Chemistry - no longer do book reviews

"""Aimed primarily at graduate students with interests in entomology, insect chemistry, and chemical ecology, the book in many ways functions as an introductory guide to biosynthetic pathways in general.Teachers and research workers will welcome this concise integration of previously scattered information."" * ""Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2005, 58, 152 (Rod Richards)"" * A comprehensive and detailed book. * ""Chemistry & Industry, Issue 19, 3rd October 2005 (Ian Swingland)"" *"

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