Ecology of Insect Overwintering

Klappentext Comprehensive account of the various forms of insect overwintering! highlighting areas of economic interest. Zusammenfassung Insect overwintering is a fascinating process involving many physiological! epidemiological! biochemical and behavioural changes. The study of the overwintering process can offer an insight into the development of insects as well as help us to predict the patterns of crop damage and insect-borne disease. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword; 1. Introduction; 2. The overwintering locale - suitability and selection; 3. The stimuli controlling diapause and overwintering; 4. Insect cold-hardiness; 5. Costs and benefits of overwintering; 6. Prediction and control; Bibliography; Index.

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• Authors: J. S. Bale, S. R. Leather, S. R. (Imperial College of Science Leather, S. R. Walters Leather, S.r. Walters Leather, Simon R. Leather, K. F. a. Walters
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.09.1995
• EAN: 9780521556705
• ISBN: 978-0-521-55670-5
• No. of pages: 268
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology