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1. 1. Are birds in agricultural habitats attracted to plant volatiles?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Malin Leidefors; [2018]
   Keywords : insectivorous birds; avian olfaction; foraging; herbivore-induced volatiles; pest control;

   Abstract : Birds’ ability to fly allows them to track resource abundance and relocate themselves to areas with more resources. It has been a longstanding belief that they forage mainly through visual cues due to their relatively small olfactory bulbs. READ MORE

3. 2. Induced plant volatiles and their effect onSpodoptera littoralis choice of host plant : oviposition on damaged or undamaged cotton or maize

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

   Author : Thomas Svensson; [2012]
   Keywords : Induced plant volatiles; Spodoptera littoralis; oviposition; cotton; maize; induced defence;

   Abstract : Insects are the main pests of many crops despite many different control measures. There is a need for a better understanding of the factors that affect the relationship between insects and plants. It is important to investigate how insects find and choose their host plants. READ MORE