Molecular Host Plant Resistance to Pests

This book examines environmentally safe and integrated techniques for effective pest management. It discusses the morphological and phenological bases of plant resistance and the current molecular studies on the chemistry, classification, and occurrence of a variety of chemical constituents.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Morphological and Phenological Features 3. Nonprotein Amino Acids 4. Lectins 5. Enzyme Inhibitors 6. Cyanogenic Glycosides 7. Glucosinolates 8. Alkaloids 9. Phenolics 10. Terpenoids 11. Other Compounds: Epicuticular Lipids, Naphthoquinones, Acetogenins, Polyacetylenes, and Chromenes 12. Signaling and Insect-Inducible Compounds in Plants 13. Plant Resistance from a Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Perspective

About the author

Sadasivam, S.; Thayumanayan, B.

Summary

This book examines environmentally safe and integrated techniques for effective pest management. It discusses the morphological and phenological bases of plant resistance and the current molecular studies on the chemistry, classification, and occurrence of a variety of chemical constituents.

Product details

• Authors: S. Thayumanayan Sadasivam
• Assisted by: S. Sadasivam (Editor), Sadasivam S. (Editor), B. Thayumanayan (Editor), Thayumanayan B. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367446710
• ISBN: 978-0-367-44671-0
• No. of pages: 496
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, Botany & plant sciences, Agricultural science, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries, Botany and plant sciences