Climate Change and Insect Pests Contributor(s): Björkman, Christer (Editor), Niemala, Pekka (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1780643780 ISBN-13: 9781780643786 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $167.01 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Pest Control - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology |
Dewey: 595.716 |
LCCN: 2015023020 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.8" W x 9.7" (2.00 lbs) 292 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Insects, being poikilothermic, are among the organisms that are most likely to respond to changes in climate, particularly increased temperatures. Range expansions into new areas, further north and to higher elevations, are already well documented, as are physiological and phenological responses. It is anticipated that the damage by insects will increase as a consequence of climate change, i.e. increasing temperatures primarily. However, the evidence in support of this common belief is sparse. Climate Change and Insect Pests sums up present knowledge regarding both agricultural and forest insect pests and climate change in order to identify future research directions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bjorkman, Christer: - Christer Björkman teaches at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.Niemala, Pekka: - Pekka Niemala is with the University of Turku, Finland. |