Insect Science

Mohammad Manjur Shah

ISBN 10: 1789234549 / ISBN 13: 9781789234541

Published by Intechopen Jul 2018, 2018

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Neuware -The book discusses the recent advances in basic and applied approaches including research on the genetics of insects, its application in resolving the consequences of world population growth, its impact on agriculture, and control strategies and their implications on the fast-depleting insect resources. The application of insects as a probable nutrient substitute along with the role of sex hormones among insects has been thoroughly discussed. The entire book basically contains five chapters spread over two sections: Section I mainly focuses on diversity, conservation and nutrition, while Section II is concerned with economic importance and up-to-date information on the role of peptides. The book is well illustrated with diagrams, graphical representations and flow charts for easy understanding the important information discussed in the book.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 98 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Insect Science
• Publisher: Intechopen Jul 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789234549
• ISBN 13: 9781789234541
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 12D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 12 millimeters depth
• Weight: 435 grams

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The book discusses the recent advances in basic and applied approaches including research on the genetics of insects, its application in resolving the consequences of world population growth, its impact on agriculture, and control strategies and their implications on the fast-depleting insect resources. The application of insects as a probable nutrient substitute along with the role of sex hormones among insects has been thoroughly discussed. The entire book basically contains five chapters spread over two sections: Section I mainly focuses on diversity, conservation and nutrition, while Section II is concerned with economic importance and up-to-date information on the role of peptides. The book is well illustrated with diagrams, graphical representations and flow charts for easy understanding the important information discussed in the book.