Behaviour and Physiology of Root Herbivores

Latest volume in respected series with in-depth reviews on insect physiology

Scott N. Johnson (Volume editor), Ivan Hiltpold (Volume editor), Ted C. J. Turlings (Volume editor)

9780124171657, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 2 December 2013

280 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.2 cm, 0.59 kg

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.

1. Living in the Soil Matrix: Abiotic Factors Affecting Root Herbivores

Kirk Barnett and Scott N. Johnson

2. 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

3. 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

4. The Biology, Physiology and Host Plant Interactions of Grape Phylloxera Daktulosphiara vitifoliae

Kevin S. Powell, Paul D. Cooper and Astrid Forneck

5. Molecular Approaches for Studying Root Herbivores Carly M. Benefer and Rod P. Blackshaw

Subject Areas: Insects [entomology PSVT7], Animal behaviour [PSVP], Animal physiology [PSVD]