Arthropod behavior and the efficacy of plant protectants

Abstract

Notes the development of new strategies for the use of plant protectants, eg toxin-producing, genetically engineered plants and powerful, specific arthropod attractants. The review examines how arthropod behaviour has affected the efficacy of existing tactics, and provides a prognosis relating to future approaches. Major sections discuss the behavioural response to both endogenous and exogenous plant protectants, and implications of genetic changes in behavioural responses to such chemicals as synthetic pesticides. -P.J.Jarvis