Plant-Provided Food for Carnivorous Insects: A Protective Mutualism and its Applications [Hardcover]

F. L. Wäckers (Editor), P. C. J. van Rijn (Editor), J. Bruin (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 11, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0521819415 | ISBN-13: 978-0521819411

Within a carnivore's lifecycle, there is often at least one stage that relies on plant-provided food, e.g., nectar. In fact, carnivore omnivory is far more common than first thought. Contributed by an international team of experts, this book suggests, among other ideas, that presence, or lack of, plant-provided foods for carnivores could determine the success or failure of agricultural ecosystems using Integrated Pest Management systems relying on predators as biological control agents.

Editorial Reviews

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"Extremely interesting and well-written...Extensive references and figures are included...Highly recommended."
CHOICE, R.C. Graves, emeritus, Bowling Green State University

"This edited book is the most comprehensive treatment to date on the ecology of plant-carnivore mutualisms.... The editors ... have brought together an impressive group of scientists who have each contributed substantially to our knowledge of plant-carnivore biology.... The chapters are ... well written.... Plant-provided food for carnivorous insects will be an important resources for biologists hoping to contribute to this field."
EcologyMarc T. J. Johnson, University of Toronto

"...an interesting and comprehensive treatment of the plant-carnivore mutualism."
Plant Science Bulletin

"This book is a timely review for entomologists and biological control specialists interested in the evolutionary and ecological importance of omnivorous multitrophic interactions. Its exhaustive literature review could be helpful to graduate students and researchers interested in food-web ecology in both natural and managed systems."
Fabian D. Menalled and Richard G. Smith, Entomological Society of America

Book Description

Within a carnivore's lifecycle there is often at least one stage that relies on plant-provided food e.g. nectar. In fact carnivore omnivory is far more common than first thought. Written by an international team of experts, this book is a topical commentary set to influence thought on plant defence-theory and evolution, and agricultural practice. Amongst other topics it suggests that presence, or lack of, plant-provided foods for carnivores could determine the success or failure of agricultural ecosystems using Integrated Pest Management systems that rely on predators as biological control agents.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (July 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521819415
• ISBN-13: 978-0521819411
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,577,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)