Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 45 Behaviour and Physiology of Root Herbivores

About this book

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.

Contents

Chapter One. Living in the Soil Matrix: Abiotic Factors Affecting Root Herbivores
Chapter Two. The Role of Plant Primary and Secondary Metabolites in Root-Herbivore Behaviour, Nutrition and Physiology
Chapter Three. Nature, Evolution and Characterisation of Rhizospheric Chemical Exudates Affecting Root Herbivores
Chapter Four. The Biology, Physiology and Host–Plant Interactions of Grape Phylloxera Daktulosphaira vitifoliae
Chapter Five. Molecular Approaches for Studying Root Herbivores

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