Advanced Technologies for Managing Insect Pests - Isaac Ishaaya - Springer, 2014
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Advanced Technologies for Managing Insect Pests
Edizione Inglese di Isaac Ishaaya (a cura di), Subba Reddy Palli (a cura di), A. Rami Horowitz (a cura di)
Editore: Springer Netherlands
EAN: 9789400798700
ISBN: 9400798709
Pagine: 340
Formato: Paperback
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.