Forest Insect Population Dynamics Outbreaks And Global Warming Effects

Author : A. S. Isaev,Vladislav G. Soukhovolsky,O. V. Tarasova,E. N. Palnikova,A. V. Kovalev
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119407492

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Forest Insect Population Dynamics, Outbreaks, And Global Warming Effects by A. S. Isaev,Vladislav G. Soukhovolsky,O. V. Tarasova,E. N. Palnikova,A. V. Kovalev Pdf

Research in insect population dynamics is important for more reasons than just protecting forest communities. Insect populations are among the main ecological units included in the analysis of stability of ecological systems. Moreover, it is convenient to test new methods of analyzing population and community stability on the insect-related data, as by now ecologists and entomologists have accumulated large amounts of such data. In this book, the authors analyze population dynamics of quite a narrow group of insects – forest defoliators. It is hoped that the methods proposed herein for the analysis of population dynamics of these species may be useful and effective for analyzing population dynamics of other animal species and their effects and role in global warming. What can insects tell us about our environment and our ever-changing climate? It is through studies like this one that these important answers can be obtained, along with data on the insects and their behaviors themselves. The authors present new theories on modeling and data accumulation, using cutting-edge processes never before published for such a wide audience. This volume presents the state-of-the-art in the science, and it is an essential piece of any entomologist’s and forest engineer’s library.

Author : Pedro Barbosa,Deborah K. Letourneau,Anurag A. Agrawal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118253847

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Insect Outbreaks Revisited by Pedro Barbosa,Deborah K. Letourneau,Anurag A. Agrawal Pdf

The abundance of insects can change dramatically from generation to generation; these generational changes may occur within a growing season or over a period of years. Such extraordinary density changes or "outbreaks" may be abrupt and ostensibly random, or population peaks may occur in a more or less cyclic fashion. They can be hugely destructive when the insect is a crop pest or carries diseases of humans, farm animals, or wildlife. Knowledge of these types of population dynamics and computer models that may help predict when they occur are very important. This important new book revisits a subject not thoroughly discussed in such a publication since 1988 and brings an international scale to the issue of insect outbreaks. Insect Outbreaks Revisited is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students in ecology, population biology and entomology, as well as government and industry scientists doing research on pests, land managers, pest management personnel, extension personnel, conservation biologists and ecologists, and state, county and district foresters.

Author : Alan A. Berryman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489907899

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Dynamics of Forest Insect Populations by Alan A. Berryman Pdf

Insects multiply. Destruction reigns. There is dismay, followed by outcry, and demands to Authority. Authority remembers its experts or appoints some: they ought to know. The experts advise a Cure. The Cure can be almost anything: holy water from Mecca, a Government Commis sion, a culture of bacteria, poison, prayers denunciatory or tactful, a new god, a trap, a Pied Piper. The Cures have only one thing in common: with a little patience they always work. They have never been known entirely to fail. Likewise they have never been known to prevent the next outbreak. For the cycle of abundance and scarcity has a rhythm of its own, and the Cures are applied just when the plague of insects is going to abate through its own loss of momentum. -Abridged, with insects in place of voles, from C. Elton, 1924, Voles, Mice and Lemmings, with permission of Oxford University Press This book is an enquiry into the "natural rhythms" of insect abundance in forested ecosystems and into the forces that give rise to these rhythms. Forests form unique environ ments for such studies because one can find them growing under relatively natural (pri meval) conditions as well as under the domination of human actions. Also, the slow growth and turnover rates of forested ecosystems enable us to investigate insect popula tion dynamics in a plant environment that remains relatively constant or changes only slowly, this in contrast to agricultural systems, where change is often drastic and frequent.

Author : Alan A. Berryman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468450804

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Forest Insects by Alan A. Berryman Pdf

This book is intended as a general text for undergraduates studying the manage ment of forest insect pests. It is divided into four parts: insects, ecology, manage ment, and practice. Part I, Insects, contains two chapters. The first is intended to provide an overview of the general attributes of insects. Recognizing that it is impossible to adequately treat such a diverse and complex group of organisms in such a short space, I have attempted to highlight those insectan characteristics that make them difficult animals to combat. I have also tried to expose the insects' weak points, those attributes that make them vulnerable to manipulation by human actions. Even so, this first chapter will seem inadequate and sketchy to many of my colleagues. Ideally, this book should be used in conjunction with a laboratory manual covering insect anatomy, physiology, biology, behavior, and classifica tion in much greater depth-in fact, this is how I organize my forest entomology course. It is hoped that this first chapter will provide nonentomologists with a general feel for the insects and with a broad understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, while Chapter 2 will provide a brief overview of the diverse insect fauna that attacks the various parts of forest trees and their products.

Author : A. S. Isaev,Vladislav G. Soukhovolsky,O. V. Tarasova,E. N. Palnikova,A. V. Kovalev
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119407522

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Forest Insect Population Dynamics, Outbreaks, And Global Warming Effects by A. S. Isaev,Vladislav G. Soukhovolsky,O. V. Tarasova,E. N. Palnikova,A. V. Kovalev Pdf

Research in insect population dynamics is important for more reasons than just protecting forest communities. Insect populations are among the main ecological units included in the analysis of stability of ecological systems. Moreover, it is convenient to test new methods of analyzing population and community stability on the insect-related data, as by now ecologists and entomologists have accumulated large amounts of such data. In this book, the authors analyze population dynamics of quite a narrow group of insects – forest defoliators. It is hoped that the methods proposed herein for the analysis of population dynamics of these species may be useful and effective for analyzing population dynamics of other animal species and their effects and role in global warming. What can insects tell us about our environment and our ever-changing climate? It is through studies like this one that these important answers can be obtained, along with data on the insects and their behaviors themselves. The authors present new theories on modeling and data accumulation, using cutting-edge processes never before published for such a wide audience. This volume presents the state-of-the-art in the science, and it is an essential piece of any entomologist’s and forest engineer’s library.

Author : Daniel González-Tokman,Wesley Dáttilo
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192679147

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Effects of Climate Change on Insects by Daniel González-Tokman,Wesley Dáttilo Pdf

Anthropogenic climate change is the defining environmental challenge of this century, posing an existential threat not only to humans but also to the vast array of plants and animals that inhabit our planet. Among these, insects reign as the largest and most diverse group of organisms, playing critical roles in nutrient cycling, pollination, seed dispersal, and population control of other species. Additionally, they serve as a vital food source for various taxa and act as vectors for numerous human diseases. This comprehensive but accessible text delves into the intricate world of these remarkable creatures, with a focus extending beyond economically or medically significant species to encompass non-model organisms. In so doing, it uncovers valuable insights into the implications posed by climate change on global insect populations. The book reviews the conceptual approaches and most significant advances in our current understanding of insect physiology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and conservation within the ongoing and rapidly developing context of global anthropogenic climate change. In addition to presenting historical information about climate change effects on insects, it synthesizes the available knowledge concerning the impact of climate change on insect populations, communities, and ecosystem processes. Furthermore, it identifies the most relevant topics and promising methodological approaches for further research in this crucial field. Effects of Climate Change on Insects has been written to engage a diverse audience, catering to the curiosity of both students and researchers seeking knowledge on the critical subject of insect responses to climate change. As the field continues to grow in importance, it will be an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the intricate interplay between these fascinating creatures and our ever-changing world.

Author : Riikka Linnakoski,Risto Kasanen,Aikaterini Dounavi,Kristian Forbes
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889633074

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Forest Health Under Climate Change: Effects on Tree Resilience, and Pest and Pathogen Dynamics by Riikka Linnakoski,Risto Kasanen,Aikaterini Dounavi,Kristian Forbes Pdf

Author : Gerard Meurant
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323138741

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Insect Outbreaks by Gerard Meurant Pdf

FROM THE PREFACE: The abundance of insects can change dramatically from generation to generation; these generational changes may occur within a growing season or over a period of years. Such extraordinary density changes or "outbreaks" may be abrupt and ostensibly random, or population peaks may occur in a more or less cyclic fashion....The goal of this book is to update and advance current thinking on the phenomenon of insect outbreaks. The contributors have reviewed relevant literature in order to generate a synthesis providing new concepts and important alternatives for future research. More importantly, they have presented new ideas or syntheses that will stimulate advances in thinking and experimentation.

Author : Kamal J.K. Gandhi,Richard W. Hofstetter
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128224403

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Bark Beetle Management, Ecology, and Climate Change by Kamal J.K. Gandhi,Richard W. Hofstetter Pdf

Bark Beetle Management, Ecology, and Climate Change provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on the complex effects of global warming upon the economically and ecologically important bark beetle species and their host trees. This authoritative reference synthesizes information on how forest disturbances and environmental changes due to current and future climate changes alter the ecology and management of bark beetles in forested landscapes. Written by international experts on bark beetle ecology, this book covers topics ranging from changes in bark beetle distributions and addition of novel hosts due to climate change, interactions of insects with altered host physiology and disturbance regimes, ecosystem-level impacts of bark beetle outbreaks due to climate change, multi-trophic changes mediated via climate change, and management of bark beetles in altered forests and climate conditions. Bark Beetle Management, Ecology, and Climate Change is an important resource for entomologists, as well as forest health specialists, policy makers, and conservationists who are interested in multi-faceted impacts of climate change on forest insects at the organismal, population, and community-levels. The only book that addresses the impacts of global warming on bark beetles with feedback loops to forest patterns and processes Discusses altered disturbance regimes due to climate change with implications for bark beetles and associated organisms Led by a team of editors whose expertise includes entomology, pathology, ecology, forestry, modeling, and tree physiology

Author : Christer Bjorkman,Pekka Niemela
Publisher : CABI
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780643786

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Climate Change and Insect Pests by Christer Bjorkman,Pekka Niemela Pdf

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.

Author : K. S. S. Nair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 051128408X

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Tropical Forest Insect Pests by K. S. S. Nair Pdf

Author : Kirsi Latola,Hannele Savela
Publisher : Springer
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319575322

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The Interconnected Arctic — UArctic Congress 2016 by Kirsi Latola,Hannele Savela Pdf

This open access book presents the most current research results and knowledge from five multidisciplinary themes: Vulnerability of Arctic Environments, Vulnerability of Arctic Societies, Local and Traditional Knowledge, Building Long-term Human Capacity, New Markets for the Arctic, including tourism and safety. The themes are those discussed at the first ever UArctic Congress Science Section, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 2016. The book looks at the Arctic from a holistic perspective; how the environment (both marine and terrestrial) and communities can adapt and manage the changes due to climate change. The chapters provide examples of the state-of-the-art research, bringing together both scientific and local knowledge to form a comprehensive and cohesive volume. Except where otherwise noted, this book is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.

Author : Stephen J. Colombo,Ontario Forest Research Institute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : MINN:31951D02067212P

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The Impacts of Climate Change on Ontario's Forests by Stephen J. Colombo,Ontario Forest Research Institute Pdf

Reviews literature concerning the effects of global climate change on forest plants and communities, and provides opinions on the potential impacts that climate change may have on Ontario forests. Sections of the review discuss the following: the climate of Ontario in the 21st century as predicted by climate models; forest hydrology in relation to climate change; insects and climate change; impacts on fungi in the forest ecosystem; impacts on forest fires and their management; plant physiological responses; genetic implications of climate change; forest vegetation dynamics; the use of models in global climate change studies; and forest management responses to climate change.

Author : Bo Guang Zhao,Kazuyoshi Futai,Jack R. Sutherland,Yuko Takeuchi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9784431756552

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Pine Wilt Disease by Bo Guang Zhao,Kazuyoshi Futai,Jack R. Sutherland,Yuko Takeuchi Pdf

Pine forests face a global threat of pine wilt disease, which is being spread by vector beetles carrying pathogenic nematodes from dead trees to healthy ones. Among the host pines there are varying degrees of susceptibility, and nematode strains also contain a variety of virulences, both of which factors help to determine whether infected host trees will die or survive. As well, biotic and abiotic environmental factors influence the fate of infected trees. This book describes the history of the disease, pathogenic nematodes, vector beetles, the etiology and ecology of the disease, microorganisms involved, and control methods that utilize host resistance and biological control agents. Concrete, comprehensive, and the most up-to-date knowledge about this worldwide forest epidemic is presented for readers, enabling them to understand the nature and epidemic threat of pine wilt disease.

Author : Allan D. Watt,Nigel E. Stork,Mark D. Hunter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412791102

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Forests and Insects by Allan D. Watt,Nigel E. Stork,Mark D. Hunter Pdf

This book covers the full breadth of forest entomology. It combines the work of forest entomologists working on the impact and management of forest pests with those involved in diversity assessment and conservation of insects in forests. Forests and Insects demonstrates that both these disciplines demand an understanding of population and community biology. The book covers such topics as colonization of trees by insects, population dynamics of forest insects, insect natural enemies, the effects of climate change and pollution on forest pests, spatial variation in the abundance of insects,the mineralization of carbon by termites, the impact of herbivorous insects, and the conservation of forest insect diversity, including the effects of forest fragmentation and deforestation. This Royal Entomological Society Symposium volume will be of great interest to all agricultural and forest entomologists, population and community biologists, pest management specialists and anyone concerned with the conservation of forest biodiversity.