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The most comprehensive and up-to-date general reference book on
honey bee biology Honey bees are marvelously charismatic organisms
with a long history of interaction with humans. They are vital to
agriculture and serve as a model system for many basic questions in
biology. This authoritative book provides an essential overview of
honey bee biology, bringing established topics up to date while
incorporating emerging areas of inquiry. Honey Bee Biology covers
everything from molecular genetics, development, and physiology to
neurobiology, behavior, and pollination biology. Placing special
attention on the important role of bees as pollinators in
agricultural ecosystems, it incorporates the latest findings on
pesticides, parasites, and pathogens. This incisive and
wide-ranging book also sheds vital light on the possible causes of
colony collapse disorder and the devastating honey bee losses we
are witnessing today. The study of honey bees has greatly expanded
in recent years and there is more interest in these marvelous
creatures than ever before. Honey Bee Biology is the first
up-to-date general reference of its kind published in decades. It
is a must-have resource for social insect biologists,
scientifically savvy beekeepers, and any scientist interested in
bees as a model system.
Bridging the gap between genome and phenotype, the transcriptome is
a molecular-level snapshot of the act of living. Transcriptomics
shows which genes are expressed into proteins in a specific tissue
of a specific organism at a specific time and condition. This book
gives an account of the extraordinary diversity of ways
transcriptomics has been and can be utilised in basic and applied
entomological research. It encompasses a vast range of disciplines
within entomology, applying transcriptomics to the study of over
one million described species of insects. It covers a vast range of
disciplines from phylogenomics to pest management, from ecology to
physiology, and from behavior to evolutionary biology. The book
covers the breadth and depth of transcriptomics use in research to
showcase the utility of this technology in all disciplines.
Research examples in the book are relevant to fish, birds, plants,
and fungi, as well as insects and other arthropods, helping
scientists in any field, using any system, to understand what
transcriptomics can do for them. The book: Introduces
transcriptomics theory and practice for researchers of all levels
wishing to gain an insight into how to apply these techniques to
their own fields. Showcases the myriad ways transcriptomics can be
used to answer biological questions. Is written by a team of
international experts describing their own experiences, giving
guidance for applying it to the reader's own work. Reviews how
transcriptomics research has helped entomologists push their fields
further and make new discoveries.
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