| Advanced Technologies for Managing Insect Pests Contributor(s): Ishaaya, Isaac (Editor), Palli, Subba Reddy (Editor), Horowitz, A. Rami (Editor) |
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ISBN: 940074496X ISBN-13: 9789400744967 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology |
| Dewey: 632.7 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.80 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Among the highlights of this book is the use of novel insecticides acting on a specific site in an insect group and are compatible with natural enemies and the environment. One of such approaches is based on disrupting the activity of biochemical sites acting on transcription factors such as the Helix-Loop-Helix (bHLH) family, anti juvenile hormone (AJH) agents that target JH biosynthetic enzymes, G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) and bursicon as a target for insect control. Another one is the biotechnology or the genetic approach such as gene silencing (RNA interference) and Bt-crops. Other sections of the book are devoted to the plant's natural products, optical manipulation and the use of nanotechnology for improving insect control methods. |