Phytochemical Biopesticides (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789058230898)

In recent years, the development of biological pest control strategies has focused on the chemical profiles of insect-plant interactions. Plants exhibit an extensive range of defensive strategies, which include insect avoidance, deterrence and antibiosis. The need to overcome these vegetative defence responses has driven the evolution of an array of detoxifying mechanisms, which have become the hallmark of the phytophagous insects' chemical ecology. This volume presents the advances made on phytochemcial biopesticides, covering behavioural, chemical, biochemical and molecular levels of the field. The role of Phytochemicals in integrated pest management is also addressed, whilst discussing the problems and prospects of biopesticides for commercial exploitation. The volume provides a comprehensive overview for graduate students, research scientists and professionals in chemical ecology, insect-plant interactions, phytochemistry, chemistry and biochemistry of insects, and insect toxicology.

Author: Opender Koul,G. S. Dhaliwal
ISBN-10: 9058230899
ISBN-13: 9789058230898
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 12/21/2000
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.96h x 6.94w x 0.83d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 06/01/2001 pg. 129