Essays about: "larval dual choice test"

Found 2 essays containing the words larval dual choice test.

  1. 1. Effect of Touch on Cotton and Maize : influence on plant morphology and feeding preference in Spodoptera littoralis

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Anna Magnusson; [2022]
    Keywords : Mechanical stimuli; cotton; maize; thigmomorphogenesis; Spodoptera littoralis; induced defence; plant-plant interaction;

    Abstract : Plants are constantly exposed to touch and mechanical stimuli in natural environments, from rain, wind, animals and plant neighbours. However, current knowledge and understanding of how touch physiologically affects plants are limited. READ MORE

  3. 2. Feeding preferences and foraging in Larvae of Manduca sexta and Spodoptera littoralis : a laboratory study based on olfaction

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Elin Nyström; [2013]
    Keywords : Manduca sexta; Spodoptera littoralis; larvae; foraging; olfaction; larval dual choice test; induced feeding preference;

    Abstract : Larvae of Lepidopteran Manduca sexta and Spodoptera littoralis are pests of economical importance in several horticultural and agricultural crops. Knowledge of insect feeding preferences and behavior is crucial in order to find economically and ecologically sustainable solutions to the problems caused by these herbivores. READ MORE