{"product_id":"insect-hydrocarbons-biology-biochemistry-and-chemical-ecology-hardback-9780521898140","title":"Insect Hydrocarbons; Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemical Ecology (Hardback) 9780521898140","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eInsect Hydrocarbons\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBiology, Biochemistry, and Chemical Ecology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCritical review of the production and function of insect cuticular hydrocarbons with special emphasis on their role in chemical communication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGary J. Blomquist (Edited by), Anne-Geneviève Bagnères (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521898140, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 4 February 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e506 pages, 87 b\/w illus.  28 tables\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18 x 3 cm, 1.13 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA unique and critical analysis of the wealth of research conducted on the biology, biochemistry and chemical ecology of the rapidly growing field of insect cuticular hydrocarbons. Authored by leading experts in their respective fields, the twenty chapters show the complexity that has been discovered in the nature and role of hydrocarbons in entomology. Covers, in great depth, aspects of chemistry (structures, qualitative and quantitative analysis), biochemistry (biosynthesis, molecular biology, genetics, evolution), physiology, taxonomy, and ecology. Clearly presents to the reader the array of data, ideas, insights and historical disagreements that have been accumulated during the past half century. An emphasis is placed on the role of insect hydrocarbons in chemical communication, especially among the social insects. Includes the first review on the chemical synthesis of insect hydrocarbons. The material presented is a major resource for current researchers and a source of ideas for new researchers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart 1. Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physiology: 1. Introduction: History and overview of insect hydrocarbons Gary J. Blomquist and Anne-Geneviève Bagnères\u003cbr\u003e 2. Structure and analysis of insect hydrocarbons Gary J. Blomquist\u003cbr\u003e 3. Biosynthesis of cuticular hydrocarbon Gary J. Blomquist\u003cbr\u003e 4. Molecular biology and genetics of hydrocarbon production Claude Wicker-Thomas and Thomas Chertemps\u003cbr\u003e 5. Site of synthesis, mechanism of transport and selective deposition of hydrocarbons Anne-Geneviève Bagnères and Gary J. Blomquist\u003cbr\u003e 6. Cuticular and water balance Allen Gibbs and Subhash Rajpurohit\u003cbr\u003e 7. Chemical taxonomy with hydrocarbons Anne-Geneviève Bagnères and Claude Wicker-Thomas\u003cbr\u003e 8. Chemical synthesis of insect cuticular hydrocarbons Jocelyn Millar\u003cbr\u003e 9. Oxygenated derivatives of hydrocarbons James S. Buckner\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Chemical Communication: 10. Perception and olfaction of cuticular compounds Mamiko Ozaki and Ayako Wada-Katsumata\u003cbr\u003e 11. Nestmate recognition in social insects and the role of hydrocarbons. Jelle S. van Zweden  and Patrizia d'Ettorre\u003cbr\u003e 12. Cuticular hydrocarbon cues in the formation and maintenance of insect social groups Michael Green\u003cbr\u003e 13. Hydrocarbon profiles indicate fertility and dominance status in ant, bee, and wasp colonies Juergen Liebig\u003cbr\u003e 14. Chemical deception\/mimicry using cuticular hydrocarbons Anne-Geneviève Bagnères and Cristina Lorenzi\u003cbr\u003e 15. Behavioral and evolutionary roles of cuticular hydrocarbons in Diptera  Jean-François Ferveur and Matthew Cobb\u003cbr\u003e 16. Contact recognition pheromones in scorpions and spiders Marie Trabalon and Anne-Geneviève Bagnères\u003cbr\u003e 17. Hydrocarbons as contact pheromones of longhorned beetles Matthew D. Ginzel\u003cbr\u003e 18. Polyene hydrocarbons, epoxides, and related compounds as components of lepidopteran pheromone blends  Jocelyn Millar\u003cbr\u003e 19. Volatile hydrocarbon pheromones from beetles Robert Bartelt\u003cbr\u003e 20. New areas of research on insect hydrocarbons and conclusion Abraham Hefetz, Claude Wicker-Thomas and Anne-Geneviève Bagnères.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Insects [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Insects\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Insects%20%5Bentomology%5D%20%5BPSVT7%5D%22\"\u003eentomology PSVT7\u003c\/a\u003e], Plant ecology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Plant ecology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Plant%20ecology%20%5BPSTS%5D%22\"\u003ePSTS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265373950232,"sku":"9780521898140","price":146.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521898140i.jpg?v=1692022238","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/insect-hydrocarbons-biology-biochemistry-and-chemical-ecology-hardback-9780521898140","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}