Biochemical Aspects Of Plant And Animal Coevolution
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Biochemical Aspects Of Plant And Animal Coevolution
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Biochemical Aspects Of Plant And Animal Coevolution written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Evolution (Biology) categories.
Biochemical Aspects Of Plant And Animal Coevolution
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Author : Phytochemical Society of Europe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Biochemical Aspects Of Plant And Animal Coevolution written by Phytochemical Society of Europe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Science categories.
Introduction To Ecological Biochemistry
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Author : J. B. Harborne
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2014-06-28
Introduction To Ecological Biochemistry written by J. B. Harborne and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-28 with Nature categories.
Ecological biochemistry concerns the biochemistry of interactions between animals, plants and the environment, and includes such diverse subjects as plant adaptations to soil pollutants and the effects of plant toxins on herbivores. The intriguing dependence of the Monarch butterfly on its host plants is chosen as an example of plant-animal coevolution in action. The ability to isolate trace amounts of a substance from plant tissues has led to a wealth of new research, and the fourth edition of this well-known text has consequently been extensively revised. New sections have been provided on the cost of chemical defence and on the release of predator-attracting volatiles from plants. New information has been included on cyanogenesis, the protective role of tannins in plants and the phenomenon of induced defence in plant leaves following herbivory. Advanced level students and research workers aloke will find much of value in this comprehensive text, written by an acknowledged expert on this fascinating subject. The book covers the biochemistry of interactions between animals, plants and the environment, and includes such diverse subjects as plant adaptations to soil pollutants and the effects of plant toxins on herbivores The intriguing dependence of the Monarch butterfly on its host plants is chosen as an example of plant-animal coevolution in action New sections have been added on the cost of chemical defence and on the release of predators attracting volatiles from plants New information has been included on cyanogenesis, the protective role of tannins in plants and the phenomenon of induced defence in plant leaves following herbivory
Coevolution Of Animals And Plants
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Author : Lawrence E. Gilbert
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2014-11-06
Coevolution Of Animals And Plants written by Lawrence E. Gilbert and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-06 with Science categories.
It has long been recognized that plants and animals profoundly affect one another’s characteristics during the course of evolution. However, the importance of coevolution as a dynamic process involving such diverse factors as chemical communication, population structure and dynamics, energetics, and the evolution, structure, and functioning of ecosystems has been widely recognized for a comparatively short time. Coevolution represents a point of view about the structure of nature that only began to be fully explored in the late twentieth century. The papers presented here herald its emergence as an important and promising field of biological research. Coevolution of Animals and Plants is the first book to focus on the dynamic aspects of animal-plant coevolution. It covers, as broadly as possible, all the ways in which plants interact with animals. Thus, it includes discussions of leaf-feeding animals and their impact on plant evolution as well as of predator-prey relationships involving the seeds of angiosperms. Several papers deal with the most familiar aspect of mutualistic plant-animal interactions—pollination relationships. The interactions of orchids and bees, ants and plants, and butterflies and plants are discussed. One article provides a fascinating example of more indirect relationships centered around the role of carotenoids, which are produced by plants but play a fundamental part in the visual systems of both plants and animals. Coevolution of Animals and Plants provides a general conceptual framework for studies on animal-plant interaction. The papers are written from a theoretical, rather than a speculative, standpoint, stressing patterns that can be applied in a broader sense to relationships within ecosystems. Contributors to the volume include Paul Feeny, Miriam Rothschild, Christopher Smith, Brian Hocking, Lawrence Gilbert, Calaway Dodson, Herbert Baker, Bernd Heinrich, Doyle McKey, and Gordon Frankie.
Coevolution Of Animals And Plants
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Author : Lawrence E. Gilbert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Coevolution Of Animals And Plants written by Lawrence E. Gilbert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with categories.
Biochemical coevolution between plants and their insect herbivores; Remarks on carotenoids in the evolution of signals; The coevolution of plants and seed predators; Ant-plant mutualism: evolution and energy; Coevolution of orchids and bees; Studies of nectarconstitution and pollinator-plant coevolution; The role of energetics in bumblebee-flower interrelationships; The ecology of coevolved seed dis dispersal systems; Tropical forest phenology and pollinator plant coevolution; Ecological consequences of a coevolved mutualism between butterflies and plants; Coevolution of animals and plants: a 1979 postscript.
Herbivores Their Interactions With Secondary Plant Metabolites
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language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2012-12-02
Herbivores Their Interactions With Secondary Plant Metabolites written by and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This volume presents the latest research on herbivores, aquatic and terrestrial mammals and insects. The Second Edition, written almost entirely by new authors, effectively complements the initial work. It includes advances in molecular biology and microbiology, ecology, and evolutionary theory that have been achieved since the first edition was published in 1979. The book also incorporates relatively new methodologies in the area of molecular biology, like protein purification and gene cloning. Volume II, Ecological and Evolutionary Processes, also opens up entirely new subjects: The discussions of interactions have expanded to include phenomena at higher trophic levels, such as predation and microbial processing and other environmental influences. Both this and Volume I, The Chemical Participants, will be of interest to chemists, biochemists, plant and insect ecologists, evolutionary biologists, physiologists, entomologists, and agroecologists interested in both crop and animal science. Presents coevolution of herbivores and host plants Examines resource availability and its effects on secondary metabolism and herbivores Studies physiology and biochemistry of adaptation to hosts Includes tri-trophic interactions involving predators and microbes
Origin Evolution And Modern Aspects Of Biomineralization In Plants And Animals
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Author : Rex E. Crick
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-11-11
Origin Evolution And Modern Aspects Of Biomineralization In Plants And Animals written by Rex E. Crick and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-11 with Science categories.
The Fifth International Biomineralization Symposium was held in May 1986 at The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas. The chosen theme was the origin, evolution and modern aspects of biomineralization in plants and animals. Thus, the symposium was designed to bring together experts in ocean and atmospheric chemistry, geochemistry, paleontology, biology, medicine and related fields to share accumulated knowledge and to broaden research horizons. The contents of this volume reflect the diversified interests and views of contributors from these fields. Topics range from contrasting views of the origin of ocean chemistry, the cause or causes for the biomineralization among plants and animals, the evolution of style and structure of biomineralization, and the role of inorganic and organic compounds in biomineraliza tion. It was clear from those gathered in Arlington that the efforts of all researchers in any aspect of biomineralization can be strengthened and extended by greater exposure to the work of others in allied fields. At the time of this printing, several collaborative efforts have grown from interest and contacts developed during the symposium. Rex E. Crick viii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The symposium would not have occurred with the financial support of The Organized Research Fund of The University of Texas at Arlington and The Sea Grant Program administered by Texas A & M University. The staff of the Department of Geology of The University of Texas at Arlington were largely responsible for providing a pleasant atmosphere for learning.
Animals And Environmental Fitness Physiological And Biochemical Aspects Of Adaptation And Ecology
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Author : R. Gilles
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2013-10-02
Animals And Environmental Fitness Physiological And Biochemical Aspects Of Adaptation And Ecology written by R. Gilles and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-02 with Science categories.
Animals and Environmental Fitness, Volume 1: Invited Lectures is a collection of papers that tackles ecological concerns. The materials of the book are organized according the main issue of their contents. The text first tackles the chemical factors of the environment, such as water and oxygen availability, ecomones, and pollutants. The other half of the book encompasses the physical factors of the environment that include light, pressure, and temperature. The text will be of great use to scientists who study the interaction between flora, fauna, and the total environment.
Introduction To Ecological Biochemistry
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Author : Jeffrey B. Harborne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Introduction To Ecological Biochemistry written by Jeffrey B. Harborne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Science categories.
Ecological biochemistry concerns the biochemistry of interactions between animals, plants and the environment, and includes such diverse subjects as plant adaptations to soil pollutants and the effects of plant toxins on herbivores. The intriguing dependence of the Monarch butterfly on its host plants is chosen as an example of plant-animal coevolution in action. The ability to isolate trace amounts of a substance from plant tissues has led to a wealth of new research, and the fourth edition of this well-known text has consequently been extensively revised. New sections have been provided on the cost of chemical defence and on the release of predator-attracting volatiles from plants. New information has been included on cyanogenesis, the protective role of tannins in plants and the phenomenon of induced defence in plant leaves following herbivory. Advanced level students and research workers aloke will find much of value in this comprehensive text, written by an acknowledged expert on this fascinating subject.
Handbook Of Natural Pesticides
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Author : N. Bhushan Mandava
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2019-07-15
Handbook Of Natural Pesticides written by N. Bhushan Mandava and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Science categories.
This handbook series includes several naturally occurring chemicals that exhibit biological activity. These chemicals are derived from plants, insects, and several microorganisms. Volume I of this series is covers the theory and practice of the strategies for pest control and methods for detection.Moreover, it presents extensive tables that provide the information you need to select the most appropriate bioassay for a particular plant growth regulator or hormone. In addition to the chapters on bioassays, Volume I provides a solid introduction to the theory and practice of natural pesticide use, including in-depth discussions of integrated management systems for weed and pest control, the state-of-the-art use of computers in pest management, and allelochemicals as natural protection. Guidelines on toxicological testing and EPA regulation of natural pesticides are also detailed.