Aphids: Volume 2B
Published on 1. July 1988
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-444-42798-4 (ISBN)
Description
In spite of the extensive attention given by research workers to aphids no comprehensive review has been published covering all aspects of aphid biology. A few small books exist on certain aspects of nomenclature, ecology, physiology and natural enemies. Aphid biology is studied by many specialists, all representing their own area of interest, therefore the only way to present this comprehensive review is by the multi-author approach. This three-volume work is compiled in a similar way to the first books in the series World Crop Pests: Spider Mites. The volumes contain contributions by more than 40 authors. In this first volume an account is given on morphology and systematics, anatomy, genetics, life cycles, ways of life, reproduction and polymorphism and interaction with the environment. These topics are followed by an in-depth study of evolution of aphids, especially in connection with the evolution of plants. In addition processes governing the development of population structure and speciation are elicited.
Reviews / Votes
As a fund of background knowledge that will eventually lead to approved practical control, it is indispensible.International Pest Control
As with the previous volume, I remain impressed by the overall quality of editing, which must include not just presentation by selection of authors and some influence on the material selected for inclusion. Aphidologists will find that the not inconsiderable expenditure needed to add this second volume to their bookshelf is a very good long-term investment.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrationssome col.), maps
Weight
1550 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-444-42798-4 (9780444427984)
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Content
8. Techniques. Sampling Techniques (Y. Robert et al.). Population Development Models (S.A. Ward et al.). Mounting Techniques, Aphid Collections (O. Heikinheimo). Microscopy. Light Microscopy (M.B. Ponsen). Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) (F.M. Kimmins). Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) (F.M. Kimmins). Rearing and Handling Aphids (R.L. Blackman). Virus Transmission Studies (E.S. Sylvester). Use of Isotopes (J.Ph.W. Noordink, P. Harrewijn). Electrical Recording of Stylet Penetration Activities (W.F. Tjallingii). Aphid Energy Budgets (M. Llewellyn). Aphid Bioassay Techniques (A.L. Devonshire, A.D. Rice). Electrophysiological Techniques (M. Anderson, A.K. Bromley). Electrophoretic Techniques for the Genetic Study of Aphids (W.W.M. Steiner). Applications of Artificial Feeding Techniques for Aphids (T.E. Mittler). 9. Natural Enemies. Parasites. Aphidiidae (P. Stary). Aphelinidae (P. Stary). Hyperparasites (D.J. Sullivan). Sampling and Rearing of Aphid Parasites (M. Mackauer, S. Kambhampati). Predators (B.D. Frazer). Coccinellidae (B.D. Frazer). Neuroptera (T.R. New). Syrphidae (R.J. Chambers). Cecidomyiidae (W. Nijveldt). Anthocoridae (C. Hodgson, C. Aveling). Carabidae and Other Invertebrates (K.D. Sunderland). Sampling, Rearing and Handling of Aphid Predators (I. Hodek, A. Honěk). Aphid Pathogens (J.P. Latge, B. Papierok). Resistance of Aphid Natural Enemies to Insecticides (D.J. Horn, R.W. Wadleigh). Indices.