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Network on Insect-Plant Interactions

Network on Insect-Plant Interactions The Network on Insect-Plant Interactions was approved for launching by the Exe­ cutive Council of the European Science Foundation in March 1990, with a budget of FF 615 000 for an initial two-year period (Phase 1). General description Insects form the most important group of animals consuming living plants and have been a major force throughout evolution. Insect-plant studies therefore have a key posi­ tion in the biological subdiscipline of fundamental ecology and herbivory poses an ever­ lasting problem in agricultural production. Until recently botany and zoology have traditionally been separate fields. Much may be gained for biology in general by promo­ ting co-operation between these two groups of scientists. Behavioural variation and plant chemical variability are considered to be the most basic aspects of insect-plant relation­ ships and have therefore been selected for concerted study. Four small, intensive workshops will be organized on the following topics : (l) Plant chemistry: To establish and strengthen contacts between chemists and bio­ logists, with special emphasis on phytochemistry. (2) Insect behaviour: This meeting is meant to discuss the scientific basis and metho­ dological pitfalls of insect behaviour analysis, especially in relation to host plant selection and insect performance. (3) Variability: One http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Annales de la Société entomologique de France (N S ) Taylor & Francis

Network on Insect-Plant Interactions

Annales de la Société entomologique de France (N S ) , Volume 26 (4): 1 – Oct 31, 1990
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© 1990 Société entomologique de France
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2168-6351
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0037-9271
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10.1080/21686351.1990.12277612
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The Network on Insect-Plant Interactions was approved for launching by the Exe­ cutive Council of the European Science Foundation in March 1990, with a budget of FF 615 000 for an initial two-year period (Phase 1). General description Insects form the most important group of animals consuming living plants and have been a major force throughout evolution. Insect-plant studies therefore have a key posi­ tion in the biological subdiscipline of fundamental ecology and herbivory poses an ever­ lasting problem in agricultural production. Until recently botany and zoology have traditionally been separate fields. Much may be gained for biology in general by promo­ ting co-operation between these two groups of scientists. Behavioural variation and plant chemical variability are considered to be the most basic aspects of insect-plant relation­ ships and have therefore been selected for concerted study. Four small, intensive workshops will be organized on the following topics : (l) Plant chemistry: To establish and strengthen contacts between chemists and bio­ logists, with special emphasis on phytochemistry. (2) Insect behaviour: This meeting is meant to discuss the scientific basis and metho­ dological pitfalls of insect behaviour analysis, especially in relation to host plant selection and insect performance. (3) Variability: One

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Published: Oct 31, 1990

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