Download or read book Relationships of Natural Enemies and Non prey Foods written by Jonathan G. Lundgren and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-02-26 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeding on Non-Prey Resources by Natural Enemies Moshe Coll Reports on the consumption of non-prey food sources, particularly plant materials, by predators and parasitoids are common throughout the literature (reviewed recently by Naranjo and Gibson 1996, Coll 1998a, Coll and Guershon, 2002). Predators belonging to a variety of orders and families are known to feed on pollen and nectar, and adult parasitoids acquire nutrients from honeydew and floral and extrafloral nectar. A recent publication by Wäckers et al. (2005) discusses the p- visioning of plant resources to natural enemies from the perspective of the plant, exploring the evolutionary possibility that plants enhance their defenses by recru- ing enemies to food sources. The present volume, in contrast, presents primarily the enemies’ perspective, and as such is the first comprehensive review of the nut- tional importance of non-prey foods for insect predators and parasitoids. Although the ecological significance of feeding on non-prey foods has long been underappreciated, attempts have been made to manipulate nectar and pollen ava- ability in crop fields in order to enhance levels of biological pest control by natural enemies (van Emden, 1965; Hagen, 1986; Coll, 1998a). The importance of n- prey foods for the management of pest populations is also discussed in the book.
Download or read book Insect Bioecology and Nutrition for Integrated Pest Management written by Antônio Ricardo Panizzi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of insect nutritional ecology has been defined by how insects deal with nutritional and non-nutritional compounds, and how these compounds influence their biology in evolutionary time. In contrast, Insect Bioecology and Nutrition for Integrated Pest Management presents these entomological concepts within the framework of integrated pest management (IPM). It specifically addresses bioecology and insect nutrition in modern agriculture. Written for graduate students and professionals in entomology, this book covers neotropical information in three sections: General Aspects: Basic bioecology and insect nutrition; artificial diets; insect/plant interactions; insect symbionts; the interface of chemical ecology with the food; and insect cannibalism Specific Aspects: Specific feeding guilds of insects including ants, social bees, leaf chewers, seed suckers, seed chewers, root feeders, gall makers, detritivorous feeders, pests of storage grains, fruit flies, aphids, endo- and ectoparasitoids, predators, crisopids, and hematophagous insects Applied Aspects: Host plant resistance and the design of IPM programs in the context of insect bioecology and nutrition Much of the research on which these chapters were written was done in Brazil and based on its neotropical fauna. The complexity and diversity of the neotropics provides enough data that readers from all zoogeographical regions can readily translate the information in this book to their specific conditions. The book’s value as an entry point for further research is enhanced by the inclusion of approximately 4,000 references.
Download or read book Nutrition 2 volumes written by Barbara A. Brehm and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-06-10 with total page 981 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough one-stop resource draws on solid science and the latest research to play a dual educational role—providing background for students while answering general readers' questions about a wide range of nutrition-related topics. Nutrition is a popular but often misunderstood topic, one about which there is a great deal of interest as evidenced by the plethora of available advice. Because nutrition is a key factor in health, it is important that the public have a source of information they can trust. This is that source: a comprehensive overview that will help readers make sense of conflicting information they find in the media regarding what is healthy and what is not. Organized alphabetically, the two-volume work covers the most important topics in human nutrition including nutrients, nutrition-related health concerns, aging and nutrition, eating disorders, and the value of dietary supplements. The digestive system and its organs are discussed, with particular attention to health issues such as irritable bowel syndrome and the role of helpful bacteria. The physiology of hunger and the psychology of appetite and eating behaviors are explained. The work also delves into data on foods that have been featured in recent research, such as garlic, ginger, and turmeric, and it offers consumers a clearer understanding of nutrition-related practices such as organic farming, genetically modified foods, and the use of food additives.
Download or read book The NutriBase Nutrition Facts Desk Reference written by and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From abalone to zucchini, this easy-to-use reference provides information that helps monitor the nutritional intake of thousands of food products.
Download or read book Better Nutrition written by and published by . This book was released on 1999-07 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reaching nearly 1 million readers monthly, Better Nutrition celebrates 70 years as a leading in-store distributed magazine for health conscious consumers. Widely distributed to thousands of health-food stores and grocery chains across the country, Better Nutrition provides authoritative, well-researched information on food nutrition, dietary concerns, supplements and other natural products.
Download or read book Marsupial Nutrition written by Ian D. Hume and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-05-27 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive description of the food resources, digestive systems and metabolisms of marsupials, first published in 1999.
Download or read book New Perspectives on the Biology of Nectaries and Nectars written by Clay Carter and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of currently known, described and accepted plant species is ca 374,000, of which approximately 295,00 (79%) are angiosperms. Almost 90% of this huge number of flowering plants is pollinated by animals (mostly insects) via nectar-mediated interactions. Notably, three-fourths of the leading global crop plants produce nectar and are animal pollinated, which is estimated to account for one-third of human food resources. Nectar can also be produced on tissues outside of flowers, by so-called extrafloral nectaries, and commonly mediate interactions with ‘body-guard’ ants and other pugnacious insects that defend the plant from herbivores. Extrafloral nectar is present in almost 4,000 plant species, a majority of them in the angiosperms. This brief summary on the occurrence of nectar in the plant kingdom is just to highlight that nectar has a fundamental role in two basal functions that allow the maintenance of our ecosystems: sexual plant reproduction and protection of plants from herbivory. Despite playing essential ecological and evolutionary functions, our current knowledge about nectar is largely incomplete; however, new research directions and perspectives on nectaries and nectars have arisen in recent years. In the last two decades, there were only a few ‘moments’ in which nectar was the main character in international meetings or in published books. In 2002, the first (and only) international meeting “Nectar and nectary: from biology to biotechnology” dedicated exclusively to nectar and nectaries was held in Italy (Montalcino, Siena) and in 2003 the proceedings were published in a special volume of Plant Systematics and Evolution (238, issue 1-4). In 2007, the book Nectar and Nectaries was published (Springer) with most of the contributions provided by authors that attended the meeting in Italy. Another book dedicated to nectar was published in 2015 (Nectar: Production, Chemical Composition and Benefits to Animals and Plants, Nova Science Publishers) covering aspects mainly related to nectar chemical composition and plant-pollinator interactions. Similarly, symposia focused on nectar have been organized within the International Botanical Congress in 2011 and 2017. Considering that the last few years has yielded essential developments in the understanding of nectar biology, we thought now is the moment to further stimulate research on this important topic. This aim has been met through 18 papers published in our Research Topic New Perspectives on the Biology of Nectaries and Nectars, with subjects spanning evolution and ecology to nectar chemistry and nectary structure.
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Download or read book FOOD AND NUTRITION written by Dr. Shivaveerakumar S and published by Xoffencerpublication. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the information that we learned in the first unit, the primary objective of public nutrition is to investigate and develop responses to the nutritional challenges faced by people. We also came to the realization that in order to solve the nutritional problems that a population is experiencing, it is necessary to have competence in a broad variety of academic subjects as well as the involvement of a wide variety of professional sectors. Therefore, policies and programrs that are designed to address dietary and nutrition concerns may base their solutions on areas of research that are much beyond the traditional boundaries of nutrition. For instance, determining the nutritional efficacy of a supplemental feeding programd or attempting to forecast the nutritional repercussions of a shift in pricing regulations can call for contributions from a variety of fields, including economics and behavioral sciences, amongst others. Another example would be attempting to determine the nutritional repercussions of a shift in pricing regulations. During the course of this session, we are going to study the many different aspects that play a role in nutritional deficit. In addition, we will look at the many ways that are used by the several subfields of information technology, as well as the connections that exist between these diverse methodologies. We will limit the scope of this lesson to the role that agriculture plays and the worries that are related with it since there are many other areas of study that need to be included in the solution to the problems of hunger. In this lesson, you will investigate how the production of food in agricultural and horticultural contexts, as well as its transportation and storage, impact the total food consumption and nutritional state of a community. Specifically, you will look at how these factors interact with one another. In addition, we will study the ways in which the application of science and technology to agricultural practices could lead to an increase in the production of crops that can be consumed. In addition, the course will provide an explanation of the concept of food and nutrition security, as well as the ways in which various characteristics, such as economic status, gender, and so on, have an effect on food and nutrition security.
Download or read book Handbook of Functional Beverages and Human Health written by Fereidoon Shahidi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 886 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Functional Beverages and Human Health provides potential applications and new developments in functional beverages, nutraceuticals, and health foods. In addition to serving as a reference manual, it summarizes the current state of knowledge in key research areas and contains novel ideas for future research and development. Additionally,
Download or read book For the Bees written by Tara Dawn Chapman and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook for what to expect the first year of beekeeping and beyond.
Download or read book The Everything Family Nutrition Book written by Leslie Bilderback and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-18 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It can be hard to distinguish between fact and fiction when it comes to food and nutrition. This book informs families about their food choices so they can eat healthier meals together together and features 125 delicious recipes, including: Banana Walnut Bread, Southwestern Grilled Flank Steak Salad, Thai Spring Rolls, Brown Rice Pilaf with Apricots, and more. This book also offers nutrition tips for everyone from elementary-aged children to adults. This book is the perfect resource for families who want to eat healthy, live healthy, and stay healthy!
Download or read book Nutrition written by Dr. Paul Insel and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 1036 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for major and advanced non-major course offerings, Nutrition, Seventh Edition provides students with a comprehensive, current, and science-based introduction to nutrition concepts, guidelines, and functions. It's student-focused approach provides information about topics and issues that concern them -- a balanced diet, nutritional supplements, weight management, exercise, and much more. Throughout each chapter readers will engage with the latest dietary guidelines, scientific evidence, and national standards to help individuals follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage.
Download or read book Renal Diet Cookbook written by and published by The Self Publishing Services Agency Ltd. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Time to Make Some Changes, Starting with Your Diet A revolutionary approach to kidney dieting with super easy recipes hand-picked to safeguard your kidneys' welfare... ⚠ If you have kidney problems, be assured: you're certainly not alone! - about 1 in 3 American adults suffer from kidney problems, and statistics don't appear to be decreasing. A true dietary pandemic that causes bone ailments, heart disease, and severe consequences for overall health. "Thanks for the daily dose of anxiety. I already knew that...actually, I'm looking for recipes to defend my kidneys!" ♥ You're right but let me break it down for you! We all know that the proper diet helps your body function at its best, but figuring out what to eat can be a significant challenge. This leads to deep confusion, so much that even the most committed people revert to old, unhealthy eating habits... You can finally say goodbye to uncertainty by relying on the 800+ delicious, healthy recipes explicitly hand-selected for those with kidney problems.★ By following the recipes contained in this cookbook, you'll avoid or limit certain foods to protect your kidneys and include other foods to keep you fueled the healthy way. Your specific diet will depend on whether you are in the early or late stages of CKD or if you are on dialysis. This book covers you in all cases by providing effortless recipes for every need. ✓ Here's the goldmine you'll find page by page: A Comprehensive Introduction on What exactly is CKD, significant shortcomings, and what you should eat to get it under control A rich collection of over 850 yummy recipes selected for their ease of preparation and effectiveness in the treatment of CKD A scrupulous analysis of the nutritional specs for each recipe allowing you to heartily pick the most delicious recipe while keeping your kidneys safe An ordered recipes breakdown including seafood, poultry, main dishes, soup & stew, vegetables, meat, salad, and many others to quickly find what you are looking for A simple, tidy recipe layout with step-by-step instructions for cooking your favorite recipes without headaches ...& much, MUCH more! What are you waiting for? - Get a copy of this incredible Renal Diet Cookbook and enjoy a healthy life once and for all.
Download or read book Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms written by Juan A. Morales-Ramos and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens, Second Edition explores the latest advancements and technologies for large-scale rearing and manipulation of natural enemies while presenting ways of improving success rate, predictability of biological control procedures, and demonstrating their safe and effective use. Organized into three sections, Parasitoids and Predators, Pathogens, and Invertebrates for Other Applications, this second edition contains important new information on production technology of predatory mites and hymenopteran parasitoids for biological control, application of insects in the food industry and production methods of insects for feed and food, and production of bumble bees for pollination.Beneficial organisms include not only insect predators and parasitoids, but also mite predators, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses. In the past two decades, tremendous advances have been achieved in developing technology for producing these organisms. Despite that and the globally growing research and interest in biological control and biotechnology applications, commercialization of these technologies is still in progress. This is an essential reference and teaching tool for researchers in developed and developing countries working to produce "natural enemies in biological control and integrated pest management programs. - Highlights the most advanced and current techniques for mass production of beneficial organisms and methods of evaluation and quality assessment - Presents methods for developing artificial diets and reviews the evaluation and assurance of the quality of mass-produced arthropods - Provides an outlook of the growing industry of insects as food and feed and describes methods for mass producing the most important insect species used as animal food and food ingredients
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition written by Lindsay Allen and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-07-20 with total page 2388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Second Edition is a thorough revision and 20% expansion of the 1998 release, reflecting the continuing scientific advances in the field of human nutrition. Now a four-volume set, nearly 300 articles with concise, up-to-date information are complemented by an award-winning indexing system. Included is expanded coverage of epidemiology of diet-related diseases, functional foods, food safety, clinical nutrition and gastrointestinal disorders. Virtually everyone will find the Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition an easy-to-use resource making it an ideal reference choice for both the professional and the non-professional alike. Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com. FEATURES OF SECOND PRINT EDITION Now a four-volume set with over 250 articles Expanded coverage of epidemiology of diet-related diseases, functional foods, food safety, and gastrointestinal disorders, among other topics ONLINE FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITIES Browse the whole work by volume, authors or article titles Full and extensive subject index can be searched or browsed online, and takes you directly to the indexed paragraph, section, figure or table Basic and advanced search functionality across the entire work or by specific volume Users can build, save and re-run seraches, as well as combine saved searches Extensive internal cross-referencing and dynamic linking from biliographic references to primary-source material, increasing the scope of your research rapidly and effectively All articles available as full-text HTML files, or as PDF files that can be viewed, downloaded or printed in their original format
Download or read book Handbook of Banana Production Postharvest Science Processing Technology and Nutrition written by Muhammad Siddiq and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide that covers the banana's full value chain — from production to consumption The banana is the world's fourth major fruit crop. Offering a unique and in-depth overview of the fruit's entire value chain, this important new handbook charts its progression from production through to harvest, postharvest, processing, and consumption. The most up-to-date data and best practices are drawn together to present guidelines on innovative storage, processing, and packaging technologies, while fresh approaches to quality management and the value-added utilization of banana byproducts are also explained. Additionally, the book examines the banana's physiology, nutritional significance, and potential diseases and pests. The book also Edited by noted experts in the field of food science, this essential text: Provides a new examination of the world's fourth major fruit crop Covers the fruit's entire value chain Offers dedicated chapters on bioactive and phytochemical compounds found in bananas and the potential of processing byproducts Gives insight into bananas' antioxidant content and other nutritional properties Identifies and explains present and possible effects of bioactive and phytochemical compounds Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science, Processing Technology, and Nutrition offers the most far-reaching overview of the banana currently available. It will be of great benefit to food industry professionals specializing in fruit processing, packaging, and manufacturing banana-based products. The book is also an excellent resource for those studying or researching food technology, food science, food engineering, food packaging, applied nutrition, biotechnology, and more.
