Chemical ecology

Author: Yan Fengming
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book introduces the theory and methods of chemical ecology, comprising 20 chapters divided into two parts: "Principles" and "Methods." The "Principles" section covers the principles, history, current status, and prospects of chemical ecology, with a focus on research advancements in plant and insect groups. The "Methods" section primarily introduces commonly used biological assays, chemical analysis, and electrophysiological techniques in chemical ecology research, particularly highlighting the literature and online resources of chemical ecology. At the end of the book, there are representative pheromones of insects, chemical structures of major categories of plant secondary metabolites, and a glossary, among other supplementary materials.