Behavioural Ecology of Insect Parasitoids
From theoretical approaches to field applications
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Beschreibung
Written by a team of leading international specialists,Behavioral Ecology of Insect Parasitoids examines theoptimal behaviors that parasitoids exhibit in order to maximizelong term offspring production. It is an essential reference forresearch scientists and students studying these fascinating insectsor for anyone involved in using parasitoids in biological controlprograms.
* * Reviews topical issues, including cutting edge research onparasitoid decision making and the implications for biologicalcontrol
* Explores applications in other fields, provides information onthe latest research methods, and includes helpful case studies andstatistical tools
* Creates a deeper understanding of the link between behaviouralstrategies and host mortality, resulting in more efficientselective pest management programs
"Overall, this is a fascinating volume that provides asignificant contribution to the literature on parasitoid insects.It goes a long way toward providing insights into numerous aspectsof parasitoid behavior and will stimulate a diversity of futureprojects, something that should be the goal of any such text. Ihighly recommend Wajnberg et al. for all of those working on thebiology or evolution of parasitoids." Palaios2009
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Eric Wajnberg
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"This is a fascinating volume that provides a significantcontribution to the literature on parasitoid insects. It goes along way towards providing insights into numerous aspects ofparasitoid behavior and will stimulate a diversity of futureprojects, something that should be the goal of any such text. Ihighly recommend Wajnberg et al. for all of those working on thebiology or evolution of parasitoids." (PALAIOS, March 2,2009)
"The book has an attractive cover, useful figures (mostlygraphs) and tables, and an index that includes subject matter andtaxonomic names." (Ecology, January 2009)
"[The book] will become indispensable both for students in basicresearch and workers in biological control ... and willcertainly promote further progress in the field." (EuropeanJournal of Entomology, 2008)
"Hopefully will engender support for young investigatorsto embark on field investigations to bolster the discipline. EditorWajnberg and colleagues have compiled papers from expertinternational authors that provide an insightful theoreticalcontext for designing, conducting, and evaluating needed fieldstudies for informed decision making in biological control.Recommended." (Choice Reviews, October 2008)
"The editors should be congratulated ... [this book] shouldprovide excellent value to most academic entomologists." (British Journal of Entomology and Natural History)
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