Multitrophic Level Interactions

Author : Teja Tscharntke,Bradford A. Hawkins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139441483

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Multitrophic Level Interactions by Teja Tscharntke,Bradford A. Hawkins Pdf

The multitrophic level approach to ecology addresses the complexity of food webs much more realistically than the traditional focus on simple systems and interactions. Only in the last few decades have ecologists become interested in the nature of more complex systems including tritrophic interactions between plants, herbivores and natural enemies. Plants may directly influence the behaviour of their herbivores' natural enemies, ecological interactions between two species are often indirectly mediated by a third species, landscape structure directly affects local tritrophic interactions and below-ground food webs are vital to above-ground organisms. The relative importance of top-down effects (control by predators) and bottom-up effects (control by resources) must also be determined. These interactions are explored in this exciting volume by expert researchers from a variety of ecological fields. This book provides a much-needed synthesis of multitrophic level interactions and serves as a guide for future research for ecologists of all descriptions.

Author : Teja Tscharntke,Bradford A. Hawkins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521791103

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Multitrophic Level Interactions by Teja Tscharntke,Bradford A. Hawkins Pdf

This book explores the complex interactions between plants, their herbivores and natural enemies.

Author : Judith Marjorie Nelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Bemisia argentifolia
ISBN : UCAL:X56443

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Multitrophic Level Interactions Among Natural Enemies of Bemisia Argentifolii Bellows & Perring (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on Poinsettia by Judith Marjorie Nelson Pdf

Author : A. C. Gange,V. K. Brown
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521839955

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Multitrophic Interactions in Terrestrial Systems by A. C. Gange,V. K. Brown Pdf

Multitrophic interactions are now recognised as being of the utmost importance in understanding the complexity of the natural world. However, their complex nature had often been a barrier to their study as they require research teams composed of workers often with very disparate interests. This book therefore takes a multidisciplinary approach to complex interactions across many trophic levels and includes authors from disciplines as diverse as mycology, entomology, nematology, population ecology and theoretical ecology. Throughout, the direct and indirect interactions between organisms from different trophic levels are emphasised in comprehensive reviews, bringing a fresh, collaborative approach to community ecology. The book is ideal for those seeking an overview of our understanding of mulittrophic interactions as well as directions for future research.

Author : Peter W. Price,Robert F. Denno,Micky D. Eubanks,Deborah L. Finke,Ian Kaplan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 829 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139504430

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Insect Ecology by Peter W. Price,Robert F. Denno,Micky D. Eubanks,Deborah L. Finke,Ian Kaplan Pdf

Combining breadth of coverage with detail, this logical and cohesive introduction to insect ecology couples concepts with a broad range of examples and practical applications. It explores cutting-edge topics in the field, drawing on and highlighting the links between theory and the latest empirical studies. The sections are structured around a series of key topics, including behavioral ecology; species interactions; population ecology; food webs, communities and ecosystems; and broad patterns in nature. Chapters progress logically from the small scale to the large; from individual species through to species interactions, populations and communities. Application sections at the end of each chapter outline the practicality of ecological concepts and show how ecological information and concepts can be useful in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Each chapter ends with a summary, providing a brief recap, followed by a set of questions and discussion topics designed to encourage independent and creative thinking.

Author : Pedro Barbosa,Vera A. Krischik,Clive G. Jones
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 047161324X

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Microbial Mediation of Plant-Herbivore Interactions by Pedro Barbosa,Vera A. Krischik,Clive G. Jones Pdf

Novel Aspects of Insect-Plant Interactions Edited by Pedro Barbosa and Deborah K. Letourneau Focusing on three trophic levels, this study widens the current understanding of the ecological interactions between plants, herbivores, and their parasitoids and predators. Emphasized are the mediating effects of plant-derived allelochemicals on those interactions. The book also covers microorganisms as mediators of intertrophic and intratrophic interactions; theory and mechanisms: plant effects via allelochemicals on the third trophic level; and key roles of plant allelochemicals in survival strategies of herbivores. 1988 (0 471-83276-6) 362 pp. Plant-Animal Interactions Evolutionary Ecology in Tropical and Temperate Regions Edited by Peter W. Price, Thomas M. Lewinsohn, G. Wilson Fernandes and Woodruff W. Benson An outgrowth of an international symposium on Evolutionary Ecology of Tropical Herbivores held at UNICAMP, Brazil, this unique collaborative effort from leading scientists worldwide is the first comparative analysis of the existing ecological systems of temperate and tropical regions. In-depth and timely, the book's manifold analyses includes a discussion of tropical and temperate comparisons; mutualistic relationships between plants and animals; antagonistic relationships between plants and animals; plant-butterfly interactions; specificity in plant utilization; and community patterns in natural and agricultural systems. Amply illustrated with 150 detailed graphics, the book provides a fascinating visual tour of the flora and fauna described. 1991 (0 471-50937-X) 639 pp. Integrated Pest Management Systems and Cotton Production Edited by Raymond E. Frisbie, Kamal M. El-Zik and L. Ted Wilson This work sheds light on the link between the thriving U.S. cotton crop and integrated pest management. It offers a unique theoretical and conceptual framework for studying the cotton-IPM system. Other relevant issues such as the development and use of pest models, quantitative sampling principles in cotton IPM, economic injury levels and thresholds for cotton pests, and strategies and tactics for managing weeds, plant pathogens, nematodes, and insects are also described. Covering every facet of IPM technology, this is a significant contribution to the literature of pest management. 1989 (0 471-81782-1) 437 pp.

Author : Takayuki Ohgushi,Oswald Schmitz,Robert D. Holt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107001831

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Trait-Mediated Indirect Interactions by Takayuki Ohgushi,Oswald Schmitz,Robert D. Holt Pdf

This book reviews state-of-the-art research into trait-based effects and their importance in community and ecosystem ecology.

Author : Robert J. Marquis,Suzanne Koptur
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 645 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030866884

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Caterpillars in the Middle by Robert J. Marquis,Suzanne Koptur Pdf

Caterpillars are excellent model organisms for understanding how multiple selective forces shape the ecology and evolution of insects, and organisms in general. Recent research using the tools of modern molecular biology, genetics, metabolomics, microbial ecology, experiments conducted at a global level, network analysis, and statistical analyses of global data sets, combined with basic natural history, are yielding exciting new insights into caterpillar adaptations and ecology. The best way to view these research advances is within a framework of tri-trophic interactions. This is a timely topic for research given the central role of caterpillars and plants in the ecology and trophic structure of terrestrial communities. This book is unique in that it contains chapters from a team of experts on a diversity of key topics within caterpillar-plant interactions. This volume brings together contributions by researchers from around the globe, working in both tropical and temperate habitats, and in human-managed and more natural habitats. It is a significant contribution to our understanding of insect biology, and the role that insects, as represented by caterpillars, play in a world increasingly dominated by humans and one in which threats to insect biodiversity are mounting. Chapter 11 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. The Natural History of Caterpillar-Ant Associations" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Alain Boudou
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351078306

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Aquatic Ecotoxicology by Alain Boudou Pdf

Research into ecotoxicology can be classified into three fundamental concerns: abiotic factors, which characterize the physicochemistry of environments; biotic factors, relating to biological structures and functions; and contamination factors, which define the modes of pollution of ecosystems. The most significant research methodologies currently being developed in aquatic ecotoxicology are presented, specifically experimental approaches in the laboratory

Author : Marcel Holyoak,Mathew A. Leibold,Robert D. Holt
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226350646

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Metacommunities by Marcel Holyoak,Mathew A. Leibold,Robert D. Holt Pdf

Takes the hallmarks of metapopulation theory to the next level by considering a group of communities, each of which may contain numerous populations, connected by species interactions within communities and the movement of individuals between communities. This book seeks to understand how communities work in fragmented landscapes.

Author : Carlos M. Herrera,Olle Pellmyr
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444312294

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Plant Animal Interactions by Carlos M. Herrera,Olle Pellmyr Pdf

Interactions between plants and animals are incredibly diverse and complex and span terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic environments. The last decade has seen the emergence of a vast quantity of data on the subject and there is now a perceived need among both teachers and undergraduate students for a new textbook that incorporates the numerous recent advances made in the field. The book is intended for use by advanced level undergraduate and beginning graduate students, taking related courses in wider ecology degree programmes. Very few books cover this subject and those that do are out of date.

Author : Takayuki Ohgushi,Timothy P. Craig,Peter W. Price
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139462112

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Ecological Communities by Takayuki Ohgushi,Timothy P. Craig,Peter W. Price Pdf

Food webs examine the interactions between organisms to explain ecosystem community structure. This book argues how food webs alone cannot depict a true picture of a community. It shows that examining other indirect interactions between organisms can help us to better understand the structure and organisation of communities and ecosystems.

Author : Paul C.D. Newton,R. Andrew Carran,Grant R. Edwards,Pascal A. Niklaus
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781420003826

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Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate by Paul C.D. Newton,R. Andrew Carran,Grant R. Edwards,Pascal A. Niklaus Pdf

Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate considers the consequences of changes in the atmosphere and climate on the integrity, stability, and productivity of agroecosystems. The book adopts a novel approach by bringing together theoretical contributions from ecologists and the applied interpretations of agriculturalists. Drawing these two approa

Author : Pedro Barbosa,Ignacio Castellanos
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199874545

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Ecology of Predator-Prey Interactions by Pedro Barbosa,Ignacio Castellanos Pdf

This book addresses the fundamental issues of predator-prey interactions, with an emphasis on predation among arthropods, which have been better studied, and for which the database is more extensive than for the large and rare vertebrate predators. The book should appeal to ecologists interested in the broad issue of predation effects on communities.

Author : David C. Coleman,Mac A. Callaham,D. A. Crossley, Jr.
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128052525

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Fundamentals of Soil Ecology by David C. Coleman,Mac A. Callaham,D. A. Crossley, Jr. Pdf

Fundamentals of Soil Ecology, 3rd Edition, offers a holistic approach to soil biology and ecosystem function, providing students and ecosystem researchers with a greater understanding of the central roles that soils play in ecosystem development and function. The text emphasizes the increasing importance of soils as the organizing center for all terrestrial ecosystems and provides an overview of theory and practice in soil ecology, both from an ecosystem and evolutionary biology point of view. This new edition is fully updated, including an expanded treatment of microbial ecology and new sections on advances in molecular techniques and climate change research. These updates make this edition an essential resource for researchers and students in soil ecology and microbiology. Includes extensive tables and diagrams in full color to enhance concepts Combines theoretical and practical approaches to understanding and applying soil ecology Outlines suggested laboratory and field methods