1st Edition

Entomology Redefined Insect-Based Solutions For Agriculture

352 Pages
by CRC Press

352 Pages
by CRC Press

Although their significance often goes unnoticed in our day-to-day lives, insects are diverse creatures that play an indispensable role in our ecosystems. This book presents an in-depth discussion about the field of entomology and discusses the anatomy and physiology of insects, their unique body structures, and how they contribute to their diverse ways of life. It also details the mechanisms... Read more

Preface

1. Introduction to Entomology: Exploring the Fascinating World of Insects

Poonam Kumari, Kumari Ruchika and Sunil Kumar

2. Insect Taxonomy and Systematics: Advancements in Classification

Jaseel, R.

3. Insect Morphology and Physiology: Insights into Form and Function

Deepali Bakshi, Babita Kaushal and Perminder Singh Brar

4. Insect Behaviour and Ecology: Unravelling Interaction in Natural World

Shraddha Tare, Jyoti Kushawah, Ritu Pandey and Deepali Vishwakarma

5. Insect Life History Strategies: From Adaptations to Life Cycle

D.B. Ingole, Swati P. Shinde and Pragati R. Jawake

6. Insect Pest Management: Innovations in Integrated Pest Control Strategies

Mukesh Anandrao Laichattiwar, Nitin Baban Ubale and Kantilal Girdharbhai Patel

7. Insect Pathology: Biocontrol Agents for Sustainable Insect Management

Divya P, Chaitanya G, Rani Kumar Sajane and M D Rafi

8. Insect and Plant Interactions: Coevolution and Beyond

Anujaa, B., Saai Vignesh, B. and hanmuga Priya, P.

9. Insect Physiology and Biochemistry: Mechanisms and Signalling Pathways

Praveenkumar, C, Pradeep, S and Pungavi, R

10. Insect Communication: Chemical Signals and Pheromones

Meenambigai C and Snigdha Samanta

11. Insect Conservation and Biodiversity : Challenges and Conservation Strategies

S. Vinoth Kumar, Dharshini V, Abhishek A.B and M S Akash

12. Insect Ecological Interactions: From Trophic Cascades to Ecosystem Services

Neethu G. Raj

13. Insect-Microbe Interactions: Mutualism, Pathogenesis and Symbiosis

Abhijith R. L., A. U. Akash, Ajay P. Kumar and Akhil G. L.

14. Insect Adaptation to Changing Environments: Climate Change and Urbanization

Kumari Ruchika, Poonam Kumari and Sunil Kumar

15. Insecticide Resistance Management Strategies for Sustainable Insect Control

Suresh R. Jambagi, Somashekhar Gaddanakeri, Dileep Kumar N.T. and Chaitra D. S.

16. Insect Surveillance and Monitoring: Advances in Detection and Surveillance Techniques

Jyoti Kushawah, Shraddha Tare and Ritu Pandey

17. Insect Biomechanics: The Physical Principles Behind Insect Locomotion and Flight

Divya P, Chaitanya G and Mounika A

18. Insect Chemical Ecology: From Semiochemical to Plant - Insect Interactions

Kartikey Singh, Nahida Afreen, Prince Sahu and Aman Pratap Singh

19. Plant-Pollinator Interactions in the Face of Global Change

Jharna Chaturvedani and Mamta Bhagat

20. Effect of Climate Change on Plant-Insect Interaction

Mamta Bhagat and Jharna Chaturvedani

Biography

Abdul Rahaman M Nadaf

Venukumar S

S. Vinoth Kumar

Thakar Pratikkumar Kamleshbhai

Sangavi R