Essays about: "Galerucella"
Found 3 essays containing the word Galerucella.
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1. Fundamental and realized niches of two chrysomelid competitors on two Salix host species
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : The fundamental and realized niches of phytophagous insects constitute an important topic in contemporary ecology. Hutchinson (1965) formulized the concept of the fundamental and realized niche with regards to species responses to interspecific competition; and for the herbivore insects’ community the consequence of interspecific competition is a debatable and questionable from the very beginning to till now. READ MORE
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2. Are tritrophic interactions shaped by plant genotype? A field experiment.
University essay from Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : In recent years it has become apparent that when studying plant-herbivore interactions, it is important to also consider the multitrophic context, i.e. to what extent generalist and specialist enemies act as bodyguards for the plant. READ MORE
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3. Effects of leaf beetle herbivory on pollination success and fruit development in woodland strawberry Fragaria vesca
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : Cultivating well-developed and marketable garden strawberries (Fragria x ananassa) and woodland strawberries (Fragaria vesca) depends on successful pollination by insects. Organic garden strawberry plantations harbour higher pollinator densities and have been shown to produce bigger and better developed fruits than conventional farms. READ MORE