Differences in Induced Volatile Emissions among Rice Varieties Result in Differential Attraction and Parasitism of Nilaparvata lugens Eggs by the Parasitoid Anagrus nilaparvatae in the Field [PDF]
, 2018 We compared the volatiles of JA-treated plants of six rice varieties and then determined, in the laboratory and field, if they differed in attractiveness to Anagrus nilaparavate Pand et Wang, an egg parasitoid of rice planthoppers.
Chen, Xuexin +5 more
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An update on environmental mastitis: challenging perceptions [PDF]
, 2017 Environmental mastitis is the most common and costly form of mastitis in modern dairy herds where contagious transmission of intramammary pathogens is controlled through implementation of standard mastitis prevention programmes.
Klaas, I.C., Zadoks, R.N.
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The nesting biology and population dynamics of the Seychelles potter wasp Eumenes alluaudi Perez
Ecological Entomology, 1981 Abstract. 1. The nesting biology of the solitary potter wasp Eumenes alluaudi was studied on Cousin Island, Seychelles. 2. Although the rainy season was from October to April there was no indication of strong seasonality in the wasps ...
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Insects - a mistake in God's creation? Tharu farmers' perception and knowledge of insects: A case study of Gobardiha Village Development Committee, Dang-Deukhuri, Nepal [PDF]
, 2018 Recent trends in agriculturalresearch and development emphasize the need forfarmer participation. Participation not onlymeans farmers' physical presence but also theuse of their knowledge and expertise.Understanding potentials and drawbacks of theirlocal
Gurung, Astrid
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Observations on the Biology of the Oak Twig Pruner, \u3ci\u3eElaphidionoides Parallelus,\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Michigan [PDF]
, 2017 (excerpt) The oak twig pruner, Elaphidionoides parallelus (Newman) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is rather common in southern Michigan where it attacks living oaks and other hardwoods.
Gosling, D. C. L
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Edible insects – defining knowledge gaps in biological and ethical considerations of entomophagy [PDF]
, 2018 While seeking novel food sources to feed the increasing population of the globe, several alternatives have been discussed, including algae, fungi or in vitro meat.
Binder, Regina +4 more
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Management and drivers of change of pollinating insects and pollination services. National Pollinator Strategy: for bees and other pollinators in England, Evidence statements and Summary of Evidence [PDF]
, 2019 These Evidence Statements provide up-to-date information on what is known (and not known) about the status, values, drivers of change, and responses to management of UK insect pollinators (as was September 2018). This document has been produced to inform
Baldock, Katherine +10 more
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A Potter-wasp ( Odynerus flavipes? Fabr.) [PDF]
American Entomologist, 2003 B. D. Walsh, C. V. Riley
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Towards homeostatic architecture: simulation of the generative process of a termite mound construction [PDF]
, 2008 This report sets out to the theme of the generation of a ‘living’, homeostatic and self-organizing architectural structure. The main research question this project addresses is what innovative techniques of design, construction and materials could ...
Linardou, O.
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