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"Stream Ecosystems in a Changing Environment" synthesizes current
understanding in stream ecosystem ecology, emphasizing nutrient
cycling and carbon dynamics, and provides a forward-looking
perspective regarding the response of stream ecosystems to
environmental change. Stream ecosystem ecology has undergone major
advances in the past decade following a series of high-profile and
innovative research initiatives focusing on nutrient cycling and
metabolism. Each chapter includes a section focusing on anticipated
and ongoing dynamics in stream ecosystems in a changing
environment, and hypotheses regarding controls on stream ecosystem
functioning. These innovative sections provide a bridge between
papers published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and
researchers development of new ideas areas of study.
Provides a synthesis of the latest findings on stream ecosystems
ecology in one volumeIncludes thought exercises and discussion
activities throughout, providing valuable tools for learningOffers
conceptual models and hypotheses to stimulate conversation and
serve to advance research"
The book gives a vast knowledge about the progress made in Indian
on different entomological aspects. the book will serve as a
complete source book on research techniques and practices of pests
management , advanced genetic and biotechnological researches, new
pests management technologies on different crops, pesticidal
contamination status in environment. The book has been written for
teachers, students, researchers and extension workers engaged in
pests management strategies
This Illustrated Dictionary of Entomology is published for the
benefit of primarily amateur biologist with an interest in insects
and for all those who desires to understand the science of
entomology. The technical words related to the various disciplines
of entomology such as morphology, anatomy, physiology, systematics,
ecology, pest management and general entomology have been included
in this Dictionary and where ever possible the technical meaning of
these words have been clarified with the help of labeled diagram.
Efforts have been made to define the entomological terms in a
simple manner in order to make them understandable by the students
of entomology and all those who are not the experts of entomology
rather they encounter such technical words while dealing with the
related literature and fail to find their meaning in general
English dictionaries. The students of biology and agriculture
sciences in the beginning face lot of problems in understanding the
subject because of poor knowledge of such technical words. The
individual technical word having different applications have been
incorporated in a convincible manner. Therefore, this dictionary
will serve as a ready reckoner for all those who wish to understand
the science of entomology. This dictionary will also be useful to
understand and solve the objective type questions by all those who
are to appear in some competitive examinations either for admission
in universities or to seek job in the field of entomology and plant
protection. It is believed that this dictionary will be useful for
the teachers, students, scientists, technologists, extension
specialists and all those who deal insects in one way or the other.
The book provides a reference to biological control of arthropod
pests in agriculture and of public health importance in Iran. A
quick glance over the literature shows a long history of biocontrol
attempts in the country. Some historically important events
highlighting the interest of Iranian academic, research and
extension fields to the natural enemies and their applied aspects
are provided. Iran, with an exception of the former USSR, was a
pioneer in both basic and applied biocontrol in West Asia. The book
consists of four parts: three parts for predators, parasitoids and
pathogens, and last part for other approaches and analyses of the
current state of biological control in Iran. The book provides the
most up-to-date information on pest control and related topics of
entomology in Iran. The chapters are written by scholars from major
Universities and research centers in Iran.
Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), the
spotted wing drosophila (SWD), is the most important pest affecting
berry crop production worldwide. The global fresh fruit trade,
coupled with the ability of the larvae to hide inside the fruit
undetected until after transportation, facilitate their
distribution. SWD is native to Asia, but is increasingly found in
other regions: occurrences have been recorded in the Americas and
Europe, and Africa, and the insects have the potential to adapt and
become established in Oceania. Gathering the experiences of leading
scientists in the management of D. suzukii around the globe, the
book addresses D. suzukii monitoring; biological, chemical and
cultural control; sterile insect technique (SIT); integrated pest
management (IPM), and other control methods. It also discusses the
use of drones, GPS, biotechnology, telemetry and other
technological tools to make the management of this pest more
efficient and accurate. As such, it is a valuable resource for
scientists, professionals and students.
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