{"product_id":"insect-physiology-21st-century-biology-and-agriculture-textbook-series-p-b","title":"Insect Physiology (21st Century Biology and Agriculture: Textbook Series) P\/B","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: K.P. Sanjayan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scientific Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789388148009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 698\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 650 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInsect Physiology\u003c\/em\u003e by K.P. Sanjayan is an exhaustive and meticulously structured textbook that provides a deep dive into all core and advanced aspects of insect physiology. Tailored primarily for postgraduate students of entomology, this book also serves as a critical reference for researchers in invertebrate physiology, entomology, zoology, neurology, and insect biochemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is distinguished by its comprehensive coverage of insect anatomical systems, physiological processes, and the broader applications of this knowledge in fields such as pest management, material science, biotechnology, and disease vector control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features and Chapter Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the integument system and cuticle properties, relating them to pest control and material science innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/strong\u003e discusses insect growth dynamics and life cycle diversity, laying a foundational understanding of their adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapters 3 \u0026amp; 6\u003c\/strong\u003e cover the digestive and excretory systems, emphasizing their role as viable targets in pest control strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the insect circulatory system and the frontiers of insect immunity, offering insights into the use of entomopathogens and antimicrobial peptides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/strong\u003e explains the mechanics of the respiratory system, linking its study to applications in fluid dynamics and biomechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an updated overview of the insect nervous system, including studies on insect intelligence, learning, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into reproductive physiology, essential for understanding insect population dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9\u003c\/strong\u003e covers hormonal regulation, moulting, and diapause, critical for growth and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10\u003c\/strong\u003e examines insect metabolism (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids), flight energetics, and cold resistance physiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 11\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on muscle coordination and movement control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 12\u003c\/strong\u003e presents an in-depth account of insect sensory physiology and behavior, vital for comprehending their interaction with the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporating extensive references to scholarly texts, reviews, and select applied research papers, this book is not only academically robust but also aligned with current research trends. 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