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Systematic Catalogue of the Soft Scale Insects of the World - (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Coccidae) with data on geographical... Systematic Catalogue of the Soft Scale Insects of the World - (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Coccidae) with data on geographical distribution, host plants, biology and economic importance (Hardcover)
Yair Ben-Dov
R1,064 Discovery Miles 10 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A catalogue of the soft-scale insects of the world (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Cocidae) with data on geographical distribution, host plants, biology and economic importance. This catalogue lists 162 genera comprising 1090 species and subspecies which have been described since Linnaeus (1758) until the cutoff date of December 1991. Extensive data are presented on taxonomy, nomenclature, synonyms, geographical distribution, host plants, biology, and economic importance of the species. New combinations are established for 40 species. One species, namely Filippia subterranea Gomez-Menor Ortega, is newly synonymized with Lecanopsis formicarum Newstead.

Cockroaches as Models for Neurobiology: Applications in Biomedical Research - Volume II (Hardcover): Ivan Huber Cockroaches as Models for Neurobiology: Applications in Biomedical Research - Volume II (Hardcover)
Ivan Huber
R3,930 Discovery Miles 39 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Cockroaches offer a useful and inexpensive alternative to traditional laboratory animals, yet most researchers are unfamiliar with their biology. This unique and comprehensive cockroach handbook is written for everyone from novice to expert. It addresses every aspect of cockroach biology, with a particular emphasis on the neuroendocrine system. Liberally illustrated chapters include such topics as cockroach culture, anatomy, behavior, and various experimental techniques. One of the few available books to provide broad coverage of the neurobiology of a single organism, this second volume is a must for all researchers in biomedical or veterinary fields, as well as for entomologists.

Handbook of Natural Pesticides - Volume VI: Insect Attractants and Repellents (Hardcover): E David. Morgan Handbook of Natural Pesticides - Volume VI: Insect Attractants and Repellents (Hardcover)
E David. Morgan
R4,913 R3,614 Discovery Miles 36 140 Save R1,299 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume addresses chemical interactions between insects and plants, such as feeding and ovipositional attractants and deterrents. It begins with a general introduction to insects in a chemical world. Included is a discussion of molecular biology and genetics in insect control, with respect to potentially inserting the genes for the synthesis of a protective substance into a crop plant. Also covered is the detoxification of plant substances by insects. This volume is especially helpful for chemists and biologists in the field of pesticide research.

Evolutionary Developmental Biology of Crustacea (Hardcover): Arhat Abzhanov Evolutionary Developmental Biology of Crustacea (Hardcover)
Arhat Abzhanov; Edited by Gerhard Scholtz; Series edited by Ronald Vonk; Contributions by Jean S. Deutsch, Wolfgang Dohle, …
R5,089 R1,789 Discovery Miles 17 890 Save R3,300 (65%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Crustaceans, due to the great diversity of their body organization, segmentation patterns, tagmatization, limb types, larval forms, cleavage, and gastrulation modes, are highly desirable for the study of questions at the interface of evolution and development. Modern interest in evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo) rests on the molecular genetic approach and a variety of molecular techniques have proven fruitful when performed on crustaceans.
Evolutionary Developmental Biology of Crustacea presents a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the field, beginning with a discussion of the implications of the typological Bauplan and phylum concepts versus historical concepts such as ground pattern and monophylum for the formulation of conceptual questions in evo-devo. Following this, the authors present the results of Hox gene expression in various crustacean taxa, aspects of segment formation at the cellular and genetic levels, the formation of segmental structures such as neurons, ganglia, and limbs, and the role of morphological ontogenetic characters in resolving phylogenetic relationships.
By covering so many general aspects of crustacean development, morphology, and evolution, Evolutionary Developmental Biology of Crustacea serves as an indispensable reference for developmental and evolutionary biologists investigating the role of genetics in evolution and development.

Immunology of Insects and Other Arthropods (Hardcover): Ayodhya P. Gupta Immunology of Insects and Other Arthropods (Hardcover)
Ayodhya P. Gupta
R8,064 Discovery Miles 80 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In insect and other arthropod immune systems, discrimination between self and nonself tissues is accomplished through the combined actions of two immunocytes and several humoral factors. Immunology of Insects and Other Arthropods presents a comprehensive look at this and other important topics in arthropod immunology. Issues discussed include insect immunocytes and other hemocytes, including computer image analysis of immunocyte serial sections; the two basic cellular immune reactions (phagocytosis and encapsulation), including the molecular basis and roles of gap junctions in encapsulation; how encapsulation is affected by polydnavirus and encapsulation-promoting factors; why insect cells are immune to HIV; humoral factors; and antibacterial factors in Lepidoptera, Diptera, and other insect orders. Other topics include hemolymph proteins interacting with mammalian complement cascade; adaptive humoral response in the American cockroach; antigenic stimulation of hemaglutinin production in insects; and the applications of the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) in detecting endotoxins in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical diagnosis, and hygienic control. This book represents an important reference source for hematologists, pathologists, immunologists, AIDS researchers, comparative immunologists, and pharmaceutical companies.

Amaranth Biology, Chemistry, and Technology (Hardcover): Octavio Paredes-Lopez Amaranth Biology, Chemistry, and Technology (Hardcover)
Octavio Paredes-Lopez
R5,384 Discovery Miles 53 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is devoted to amaranth, a plant to which 45 species are indigenous to the Mesoamerican region and 10 others originated in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Amaranth was the foundation of the extensive North and South American ancient civilizations and is still important in the agriculture of more recent Indian cultures. However, this plant nearly disappeared after the Spanish conquest. In view of the outstanding agronomic performance of the plant and the high nutritional value of the grain, it is now becoming an important crop in various regions of the world. Progress in the utilization of amaranth is directly related to scientific and technical information on its biological, physical, and chemical properties. Amaranth: Biology, Chemistry, and Technology begins with a chapter on the use of tissue culture, molecular biology, and genetic engineering techniques for crop improvement. The next few chapters deal with classical genetics, traditional plant breeding, and plant physiology. Following chapters review the properties of storage and leaf proteins, carbohydrates (especially starch), and seed oil. The potential of amaranth for new food products and popping is discussed, and commercialization and marketing of amaranth and its products are described. The book also emphasizes the outstanding nutritional properties of amaranth.

Insect Suppression with Controlled Release Pheromone Systems - Volume II (Hardcover): A.F. Kydonieus Insect Suppression with Controlled Release Pheromone Systems - Volume II (Hardcover)
A.F. Kydonieus
R6,131 Discovery Miles 61 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book documents the latest accomplishments and technology relating to pheromone use in insect pest management along with the information that lead to these advances. It will appeal to entomologists, biologists, chemists, biochemists, pest control specialists, and insect physiologists.

Insect Flight (Hardcover): Graham J. Goldsworthy Insect Flight (Hardcover)
Graham J. Goldsworthy
R6,138 Discovery Miles 61 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Insects are the most numerous class of animals or earth, both in terms of their number and their variety. There are 800,000 recognized species, with between 1 and 10 million estimated species yet to be classified. This book will discuss, mechanics of flight, Wing structure, Hovering flight, flight in smaller and larger insects and wing polars.

Insect Neurochemistry and Neurophysiology (Hardcover): Alexej B. Borkovec Insect Neurochemistry and Neurophysiology (Hardcover)
Alexej B. Borkovec
R7,169 Discovery Miles 71 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book represents proceedings from ICINN 1993, and comprises papers on nerve function, neurotransmitters, ion channels, second messengers and neuropeptides. By using a variety of techniques, combining aspects of nrurophysiology, pharmacology, immunology, peptide separation and sequencing or molecular biology, it has become possible to study systems in greater detail and complexity than before.

Insect Suppression with Controlled Release Pheromone Systems - Volume I (Hardcover): A.F. Kydonieus Insect Suppression with Controlled Release Pheromone Systems - Volume I (Hardcover)
A.F. Kydonieus
R5,393 Discovery Miles 53 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book documents the latest accomplishments and technology relating to pheromone use. It contains listing of pheromones which provides an up-to-date background of material to help bring both the advanced and the new worker abreast of the rapidly growing pheromone field.

Insects and Pollution (Hardcover): K. Heliovaara Insects and Pollution (Hardcover)
K. Heliovaara
R5,409 Discovery Miles 54 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Insects and Pollution provides a comprehensive overview of both the direct and indirect effects of pollution on insects and discusses the ecological and economic consequences of these changes. The book reviews studies on pollutant-induced changes in insects classified according to their trophic position, taxonomy, and developmental stage. These changes are considered on different spatial and temporal scales, in different climatic and vegetation zones, and in different habitats (with emphasis on coniferous forests). The book also describes the effects of a variety of pollutants on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Other topics considered include the effects of pollutants on insect physiology, ecology and evolution, and updating and synthesizing data. Insects and Pollution is the first book to combine entomological and ecotoxicological perspectives to address the far-ranging effects of pollution on insects. It is essential reading for entomologists, ecotoxicologists, conservation biologists, and other professionals in the environmental sciences.

Nematodes for Biological Control of Insects (Hardcover): George O. Poinar Nematodes for Biological Control of Insects (Hardcover)
George O. Poinar
R5,393 Discovery Miles 53 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book discusses nematodes for biological of insects. The book includes the following chapters; classification of nematode, key to entomogenous nematodes, nematode groups, microorganisms associated with entomogenous nematodes, immunity to entomogenous nematodes, natural enemies of entomogenous nematodes, environmental impact of entomogenous nematodes, and future prospects.

Being a Dog - Following the Dog Into a World of Smell (Paperback): Alexandra Horowitz Being a Dog - Following the Dog Into a World of Smell (Paperback)
Alexandra Horowitz
R448 R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Save R107 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Applications of Genetics to Arthropods of Biological Control Significance (Hardcover): Sudhir Karl Narang Applications of Genetics to Arthropods of Biological Control Significance (Hardcover)
Sudhir Karl Narang
R5,382 Discovery Miles 53 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written by experts in the fields of insect pest genetics, the genetics of biological control organisms, and the application of biological control, this book provides the first up-to-date summary of the genetic literature on the genetics of arthropod biological control agents. It identifies successful programs and also gaps and needs in research, research constraints, and possible research approaches in this important field of pest control. The power and applicability of new genetic and molecular biology methods have created new and exciting possibilities to greatly improve the effectiveness of traditional biological control programs. This book provides essential information about the state-of-the-art application of these new methods. It explains how biological control procedures can be improved, covers methods for selecting pesticide-resistant strains of natural enemies, and looks at methods for maintaining genetic diversity and quality control during the rearing of biological control agents in the laboratory. The book also provides information regarding the application of powerful PCR methods for taxonomic identification of strains and species of biocontrol agents.

Appropriate Technology in Vector Control (Hardcover): Christopher F Curtis Appropriate Technology in Vector Control (Hardcover)
Christopher F Curtis
R6,118 Discovery Miles 61 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book was first published in 1990. It discusses a plethora of both high and low tech options for the control of vectors such as mosquitos in the spread of disease.

Biotechnology for Biological Control of Pests and Vectors (Hardcover): Karl Maramorosch Biotechnology for Biological Control of Pests and Vectors (Hardcover)
Karl Maramorosch
R5,393 Discovery Miles 53 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes new strategies being used to combat disease agents and invertebrate pests. Outstanding experts from the United States, Belgium, China, Guatemala, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand have contributed chapters that cover the latest achievements in genetic engineering, emphasizing the microbial and viral biological control agents that can provide environmentally safe, economical control systems. Topics discussed include genetic engineering of Bacillus thuringiensis and B. sphaericus, the development of insect resistance to microbial biocontrol agents, engineering of baculoviruses and nematodes, bioengineering of plants, plant transformation by particle bombardment, fusion of cultured insect cells, new immunodiagnostic assays and control measures against parasitic human diseases, and genetically engineered microbial agents for malaria control. The book also presents improved mass production procedures of microbial and viral biocontrol agents, as well as regulatory and environmental aspects of genetically engineered biocontrol agents. Biotechnology for Biological Control of Pests and Vectors will provide a valuable reference for researchers and students of biological control, microbiology, virology, and molecular biology.

Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Biological Control (Hardcover): Randy Gaugler Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Biological Control (Hardcover)
Randy Gaugler
R6,138 Discovery Miles 61 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The editors of this book, who are world renown for their creativity with entomopathogenic nematodes, have assembled the foremost authorities from four continents to contribute on basic and applied concepts. The authors have taken advantage of this opportunity to express their views to a wide scientific audience. They have combined their international experience so that the latest developments in this fascinating and rapidly expanding field are present in comprehensive manner with diverse topics ranging from biological control theory to organismal and molecular biology.

Insect Cell Biotechnology (Hardcover): Gordon D O Maramorosch Insect Cell Biotechnology (Hardcover)
Gordon D O Maramorosch
R4,207 Discovery Miles 42 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Insect Cell Biotechnology provides a lucid, up-to-date description of recent major advances in the field. A number of significant topics are addressed, including the use and production of baculoviruses in insect cells, baculovirus specificity, bacterial toxin studies in cultured insect cells, scale-up operations required in the production of recombinant protein and insect viruses propagated in insect cells, growth and nervous system interactions, and the physiological and developmental capacities of cell lines. Transfection in Drosophila cells and a chapter on the theoretical and practical implications of stress produced by x-rays, ultraviolet light, chemicals, psoralens, and heat are discussed as well.

Insect Reproduction (Hardcover): S. R. Leather Insect Reproduction (Hardcover)
S. R. Leather
R5,389 Discovery Miles 53 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book consisting of ten review chapters contributed by leading workers in their respective fields, from around the world, covers the whole subject of insect reproduction.It begins with the basic physiological questions of insect reproduction, moves on to discuss the new advances seen in the fields of behavioural and ecological mechanisms, and culminates by examining the recent work on evolutionary biology and its application in the field. Each chapter, although including a brief review of the basic seminal work, focuses mainly on the advances made within the last ten years and highlights those areas in which the respective authors see the greatest scope for further important advances

American Beetles, Volume II - Polyphaga: Scarabaeoidea through Curculionoidea (Paperback): Michael C. Thomas, Paul E. Skelley,... American Beetles, Volume II - Polyphaga: Scarabaeoidea through Curculionoidea (Paperback)
Michael C. Thomas, Paul E. Skelley, J. Howard Frank, Jr., Ross H. Arnett
R4,731 Discovery Miles 47 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Experts offer the most sweeping reference available on the subject of North American beetles. Their rigorous standards for the presentation of data create a concise, useful format that is consistent throughout the book. This is the resource of choice for quick, accurate, and easily accessible information.

Chemical Ecology of Insects - Applications and Associations with Plants and Microbes (Hardcover): Jun Tabata Chemical Ecology of Insects - Applications and Associations with Plants and Microbes (Hardcover)
Jun Tabata
R4,192 Discovery Miles 41 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Insects have evolved very unique and interesting tactics using chemical signals to survive. Chemical ecology illustrates the working of the biological network by means of chemical analyses. Recent advances in analytical technology have opened the way to a better understanding of the more complicated and abyssal interactions of insects with other organisms including plants and microbes. This book covers recent research on insects and chemical communications and presents the current status about challenges faced by chemical ecologists for the management of pests in agriculture and human health.

Honey Bees - Estimating the Environmental Impact of Chemicals (Hardcover): James Devillers, Minh-Ha Pham-Delegue Honey Bees - Estimating the Environmental Impact of Chemicals (Hardcover)
James Devillers, Minh-Ha Pham-Delegue
R6,133 Discovery Miles 61 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Honey Bees: Estimating the Environmental Impact of Chemicals provides the reader with an up-to-date account of the different strategies currently in use or in development for assessing the ecotoxicity of xenobiotics against these social insects which play a key role in both ecology and agriculture. In addition to the classical acute laboratory test, semi-field cage tests and full field funnel tests, new tests based mainly on behavioural responses are for the first time clearly described. Information on the direct and indirect effects on honey bees of radionuclides, heavy metals, pesticides, semi-volatile organic compounds and genetically modified plants is also presented.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203218655

Biogeography and Biodiversity of Western Atlantic Mollusks (Paperback): Edward J. Petuch Biogeography and Biodiversity of Western Atlantic Mollusks (Paperback)
Edward J. Petuch
R2,301 Discovery Miles 23 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Shallow water marine molluscan faunas are distributed in a pattern of distinct, geographically definable areas. This makes mollusks ideal for studying the distribution of organisms in the marine environment and the processes and patterns that control their evolution. Biogeography and Biodiversity of Western Atlantic Mollusks is the first book to use quantitative methodologies to define marine molluscan biogeographical patterns. It traces the historical development of these patterns for the subtropical and tropical western Atlantic. The book discusses the multistage process of evolving new taxa caused by eustatic fluctuations, ecological stress, and evolutionary selection. Drawing on his decades of intensive field work, the author defines three western Atlantic molluscan provinces and 15 subprovinces based on his Provincial Combined Index, a modern refinement of Valentine's 50% rule. The faunal provinces-Carolinian, Caribbean, and Brazilian-are discussed in detail. The text defines the physical aspects of the provinces using quantitative data, with water temperature as the primary parameter. It discusses the details of the 15 subprovinces-geographically definable faunal subdivisions-as well as provinciatones, transition zones of provincial overlap. The author's algorithms demonstrate that the bulk of the molluscan biodiversity is concentrated in 40 separate centers of speciation, ranging from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, south to Argentina. Many of these evolutionary hotspots reside on remote archipelagos and offshore banks as well as within areas of provincial overlap. The text describes some of the more exotic and poorly known areas and presents maps and color photographs of characteristic habitats, index species, and live animals, including over 400 species of rare and seldom seen shells.

Field Guide to Insects of South Africa - The Most Complete Guide to South African Insects (Paperback, New Edition): Mike... Field Guide to Insects of South Africa - The Most Complete Guide to South African Insects (Paperback, New Edition)
Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths
R500 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R101 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This trusted best-seller has been comprehensively updated and expanded to feature accounts of over 1,500 species and insect groups. Included are the most common, most economically and ecologically important, interesting and attractive insects in the region.

It features:

• vivid photographs

• easy-to-read text

• detailed accounts covering identifi cation, biology, distribution and related species

• a helpful introduction detailing the signifi cance, life history, collection and photography of insects, and

• quick reference guides on the inside covers to facilitate identifi cation.

Entomologists both amateur and professional, students, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in the natural world will appreciate this illuminating and invaluable guide.

The Secret Life of Insects - An Entomological Alphabet (Paperback): Peter Milward The Secret Life of Insects - An Entomological Alphabet (Paperback)
Peter Milward
R1,621 Discovery Miles 16 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Every science, including the study of insects, may have circumscribed limits, but its deeper principles open up new worlds of possibility. Milward uncovers these hidden principles by examining the daily lives and habits of insects. His studies lead him to fascinating speculations, taking the reader into the realms not only of literature, as suggested by the subtitle, but also of philosophy and theology.When Milward discusses what everybody knows about insects and what he has personally observed, he relates insects to human life in general. His insights help us feel a certain fellowship with the insects, or at least with some of the more familiar insects. He does not let us forget that there is an important diff erence between human beings and insects. Human beings think. It is our ability to think that makes us what we are, but it is thinking that enables us to discover our affi nity with insects.The Secret Life of Insects does not probe into the hidden lives of insects or treat them as individuals. His main interest is the light insects may throw on our human experience, and the assistance they may lend us as we seek to transcend our human experience. Milward aims at the level of common knowledge. In contrast to entomological scientists, Milward finds shadowy glimpses of hidden meaning in the insect world. Th ese intimations or shadowy glimpses reveal thoughts and possibilities that will extend the human imagination. As a consequence, this work will inspire philosophers, as well as general readers interested in refl ecting on the profundity of ordinary life.

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