Contributions

  • Miller, James R. 1948- - Contributor
  • Miller, Thomas A. - Contributor
  • Berenbaum, M. - Contributor

Publication

1986 - Springer-Verlag, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

85,500 words, Guess

Page Count

342 pages

Identifiers

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  • Goodreads932846

Classifications

  • DDC595.7/0524
  • LCCQL496 .I388 1986

Description

The authoritative overviews in this volume provide a wealth of practical information on current approaches to the study of insect-plant interactions. Methods described include direct behavioral observation; assays of host finding, oviposition, and feeding behavior of insect herbivores; post-ingestion physiological effects; measurement of food quality and sensory responses of insects to plant stimuli; chemical isolation and identification of active phytochemicals; evaluation of plant resistance to insects; and the biochemistry of allelochemic interactions.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Springer series in experimental entomology

Other Editions

  • Insect-plant interactionsSpringer-Verlag1986-01-01

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