Essays about: "insect resistance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words insect resistance.

1. 1. How distributional equity affects evolutionarily sustainable landscape management

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Malin Johansson; [2023-12-14]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : As the human population rapidly grows, ensuring food availability for everyone will require substantial agricultural intensification in a sustainable manner. This must however be achieved without negatively impacting ecosystems or stakeholders' (e.g. farmers) livelihoods. READ MORE

3. 2. Kan samodling av höstraps och utvintrande baljväxter minska angreppen av rapsjordloppa?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Elin Tegelid; [2023]
   Keywords : samodling; rapsjordloppa; utvintrande baljväxter; oljeväxter; raps;

   Abstract : Höstraps (Brassica napus) är en av världens och Sveriges viktigaste grödor. Det är en viktig avbrottsgröda i växtföljder dominerade av spannmål. Tyvärr har den omfattande odlingen gjort att rapsen drabbats av patogener och skadegörare, vilket försvårar ekologisk odling. READ MORE

4. 3. The effect of gut microbiota and insecticide resistance on host plant preferences and voracity of the cotton fly, Spodoptera littoralis

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

   Author : Vaida Dzemedzionaite; [2021]
   Keywords : Insecticide resistance; gut microbiota; insect pest; host plant preference; sustainable agriculture;

   Abstract : To counteract pesticide resistance development, it is crucial to understand why and when it evolves. Additionally, to inform the farmers about this term and provide advices on efficient pest management strategies to prevent pesticide resistance. READ MORE

5. 4. Friends with benefits? - Does gut microbiota of Spodoptera littoralis affect insecticide resistance and are there any costs of insecticide resistance development?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

   Author : Sarah Heithausen; [2021]
   Keywords : insecticide resistance development; gut microbiota; gut symbiont-mediated resistance; trade-off effects; fitness costs; symbiosis; survival; life-history traits; fecundity;

   Abstract : The insect gut microbiota has many important functions for insects such as detoxification of host plant toxins. Recently there has been a growing interest on the effect of insect gut microbiota on insecticide resistance development. Insecticide resistance is a growing concern for food security and sustainable agriculture. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring the viability of re-introducing Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet as a multifunctional legume in northern Tanzania

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

   Author : Christopher Forsythe; [2019]
   Keywords : Tanzania; agroecology; Lablab purpureus L. Sweet; insect pest; accession; multifunctional crop; viable crop; socio-ecological niche;

   Abstract : Tanzanian people are currently facing food insecurity, poor nutrition and poverty. Agriculture is not meeting the demand since Tanzania is a net food importer. READ MORE