Written by a team of leading international specialists, Behavioral Ecology of Insect Parasitoids examines the optimal behaviors that parasitoids exhibit in order to maximize long-term offspring production. More efficient selective pest management programs will evolve with a deeper understanding of the link between these behavioral strategies and host mortality. The book reviews topical issues, such as cutting-edge research on parasitoid decision making and the implications for biological control. It explores applications in other fields, provides information on the latest research methods, and…mehr
Written by a team of leading international specialists, Behavioral Ecology of Insect Parasitoids examines the optimal behaviors that parasitoids exhibit in order to maximize long-term offspring production. More efficient selective pest management programs will evolve with a deeper understanding of the link between these behavioral strategies and host mortality. The book reviews topical issues, such as cutting-edge research on parasitoid decision making and the implications for biological control. It explores applications in other fields, provides information on the latest research methods, and includes helpful case studies and statistical tools. This book is an essential reference for research scientists and students studying these fascinating insects or for anyone involved in using parasitoids in biological control programs.
Éric Wajnberg is a research scientist on Behavioral Ecology at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Sophia Antipolis, France. He is a population biologist specializing in population genetics, behavioral ecology, and statistical modeling. He is also an expert in biological control, with more than 20 years experience of working with insect parasitoids. Carlos Bernstein is a research scientist on Behavioral Ecology at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Villeurbanne, France. He is a parasitoid behavioral ecologist whose main center of interest is to enquire how individual behavior translates into population processes. He leads a multidisciplinary research group that combines theoretical research and mathematical modeling with field and laboratory experimentation. Jacques van Alphen is a professor of Animal Ecology at the University of Leiden, The Netherlands. He is an expert in the behavioral ecology and life-history evolution of parasitoids. His current research is conducted on four host-parasitoid systems at the University of Leiden.
Inhaltsangabe
Contributors.
Preface.
Part I: Current Issues in Behavioural Ecology of InsectParasitoids:.
1. Optimal Foraging Behaviour and Efficient Biological ControlMethods: Nick J. Mills (University of California) and ÉricWajnberg (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique).
2. Parasitoid Fitness: From a Simple Idea to an IntricateConcept: Minus van Baalen (Université Pierre et Marie Curie)and Lia Hemerik (Wageningen University).
3. Parasitoid Foraging and Oviposition Behaviour in the Field:George E. Heimpel (University of Minnesota) and JérômeCasas (University of Tours).
4. Behaviour Influences Whether Intra-guild Predation DisruptsHerbivore Suppression by Parasitoids: William E. Snyder (WashingtonState University) and Anthony R. Ives (University of Wisconsin- Madison).
5. Chemical and Behavioural Ecology in Insect Parasitoids: Howto Behave Optimally in a Complex Odourous Environment?: MonikaHilker (Freie Universität Berlin) and Jeremy McNeil(University of Western Ontario).
6. Parasitoid and Host Nutritional Physiology in BehaviouralEcology: Michael R. Strand (University of Georgia) andJérôme Casas (University of Tours).
7. Food-searching in Parasitoids: the Dilemma of ChoosingBetween 'Immediate' or Future Fitness Gains: CarlosBernstein (Université de Lyon) and Mark Jervis (CardiffUniversity).
8. Information Acquisition, Information Processing, and PatchTime Allocation in Insect Parasitoids: Jacques J.M. van Alphen(Leiden University) and Carlos Bernstein (Université deLyon).
9. Competition and Asymmetric Wars of Attrition in InsectParasitoids: Patsy Haccou (Leiden University) and Jacques J.M. vanAlphen (Leiden University).
10. Risk Assessment and Host Exploitation Strategies in InsectParasitoids: Luc-Alain Giraldeau (Université du Québecà Montréal) and Guy Boivin (Agriculture etAgroalimentaire Canada).
Part II: Extension of Behavioural Ecology of InsectParasitoids to Other Fields:.
11. Multitrophic Interactions and Parasitoid BehaviouralEcology: Louise E. M. Vet (Netherlands Institute of Ecology) and H.Charles J. Godfray (University of Oxford).
12. Parasitoid Sex Ratios and Biological Control: Paul J. Ode(North Dakota State University) and Ian C.W. Hardy (University ofNottingham).
13. Linking Foraging and Dynamics: Michael B. Bonsall(University of Oxford) and Carlos Bernstein (Université deLyon).
14. Linking Behavioural Ecology to the Study of Host Resistanceand Parasitoid Counter-resistance: Alex R. Kraaijeveld (Universityof Southampton) and H. Charles J. Godfray (University ofOxford).
Part III: Methodological Issues in BehaviouralEcology:.
15. State-dependent Problems for Parasitoids: Case Studies andSolutions: Bernard Roitberg (Simon Fraser University) and PierreBernhard (Polytech'Nice Sophia Antipolis).
16. A Bayesian Approach to Optimal Foraging in Parasitoids:Jean-Sébastien Pierre (Institut National de la RechercheAgronomique) and Richard F. Green (University of MinnesotaDuluth).
17. Finding Optimal Behaviours with Genetic Algorithms: ThomasS. Hoffmeister (University of Bremen) and Éric Wajnberg(Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique).
18. Statistical Tools for Analyzing Data on Behavioural Ecologyof Insect Parasitoids: Éric Wajnberg (Institut National de laRecherche Agronomique) and Patsy Haccou (Leiden University).
Part I: Current Issues in Behavioural Ecology of InsectParasitoids:.
1. Optimal Foraging Behaviour and Efficient Biological ControlMethods: Nick J. Mills (University of California) and ÉricWajnberg (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique).
2. Parasitoid Fitness: From a Simple Idea to an IntricateConcept: Minus van Baalen (Université Pierre et Marie Curie)and Lia Hemerik (Wageningen University).
3. Parasitoid Foraging and Oviposition Behaviour in the Field:George E. Heimpel (University of Minnesota) and JérômeCasas (University of Tours).
4. Behaviour Influences Whether Intra-guild Predation DisruptsHerbivore Suppression by Parasitoids: William E. Snyder (WashingtonState University) and Anthony R. Ives (University of Wisconsin- Madison).
5. Chemical and Behavioural Ecology in Insect Parasitoids: Howto Behave Optimally in a Complex Odourous Environment?: MonikaHilker (Freie Universität Berlin) and Jeremy McNeil(University of Western Ontario).
6. Parasitoid and Host Nutritional Physiology in BehaviouralEcology: Michael R. Strand (University of Georgia) andJérôme Casas (University of Tours).
7. Food-searching in Parasitoids: the Dilemma of ChoosingBetween 'Immediate' or Future Fitness Gains: CarlosBernstein (Université de Lyon) and Mark Jervis (CardiffUniversity).
8. Information Acquisition, Information Processing, and PatchTime Allocation in Insect Parasitoids: Jacques J.M. van Alphen(Leiden University) and Carlos Bernstein (Université deLyon).
9. Competition and Asymmetric Wars of Attrition in InsectParasitoids: Patsy Haccou (Leiden University) and Jacques J.M. vanAlphen (Leiden University).
10. Risk Assessment and Host Exploitation Strategies in InsectParasitoids: Luc-Alain Giraldeau (Université du Québecà Montréal) and Guy Boivin (Agriculture etAgroalimentaire Canada).
Part II: Extension of Behavioural Ecology of InsectParasitoids to Other Fields:.
11. Multitrophic Interactions and Parasitoid BehaviouralEcology: Louise E. M. Vet (Netherlands Institute of Ecology) and H.Charles J. Godfray (University of Oxford).
12. Parasitoid Sex Ratios and Biological Control: Paul J. Ode(North Dakota State University) and Ian C.W. Hardy (University ofNottingham).
13. Linking Foraging and Dynamics: Michael B. Bonsall(University of Oxford) and Carlos Bernstein (Université deLyon).
14. Linking Behavioural Ecology to the Study of Host Resistanceand Parasitoid Counter-resistance: Alex R. Kraaijeveld (Universityof Southampton) and H. Charles J. Godfray (University ofOxford).
Part III: Methodological Issues in BehaviouralEcology:.
15. State-dependent Problems for Parasitoids: Case Studies andSolutions: Bernard Roitberg (Simon Fraser University) and PierreBernhard (Polytech'Nice Sophia Antipolis).
16. A Bayesian Approach to Optimal Foraging in Parasitoids:Jean-Sébastien Pierre (Institut National de la RechercheAgronomique) and Richard F. Green (University of MinnesotaDuluth).
17. Finding Optimal Behaviours with Genetic Algorithms: ThomasS. Hoffmeister (University of Bremen) and Éric Wajnberg(Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique).
18. Statistical Tools for Analyzing Data on Behavioural Ecologyof Insect Parasitoids: Éric Wajnberg (Institut National de laRecherche Agronomique) and Patsy Haccou (Leiden University).
Index
Rezensionen
"This is a fascinating volume that provides a significantcontribution to the literature on parasitoid insects. It goes along way towards providing insights into numerous aspects ofparasitoid behavior and will stimulate a diversity of futureprojects, something that should be the goal of any such text. Ihighly recommend Wajnberg et al. for all of those working on thebiology or evolution of parasitoids." (PALAIOS, March 2,2009)
"The book has an attractive cover, useful figures (mostlygraphs) and tables, and an index that includes subject matter andtaxonomic names." (Ecology, January 2009)
"[The book] will become indispensable both for students in basicresearch and workers in biological control ... and willcertainly promote further progress in the field." (EuropeanJournal of Entomology, 2008)
"Hopefully will engender support for young investigatorsto embark on field investigations to bolster the discipline. EditorWajnberg and colleagues have compiled papers from expertinternational authors that provide an insightful theoreticalcontext for designing, conducting, and evaluating needed fieldstudies for informed decision making in biological control.Recommended." (Choice Reviews, October 2008)
"The editors should be congratulated ... [this book] shouldprovide excellent value to most academic entomologists." (British Journal of Entomology and Natural History)
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