Insect Diapause

Insects have a sophisticated interpretation of seasonal changes and enactment of mechanisms for bringing development to a halt and then reinitiating it when the inimical season is past. This book explores how seasonal signals are monitored and used by insects to enact specific molecular pathways that generate the diapause phenotype, offering insights into pest management, evolution, speciation, climate change, disease transmission, human health, and analogies with other forms of invertebrate dormancy and mammalian hibernation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The intricate interplay between our highly seasonal world and the limited activity of insects throughout the year presents a fascinating challenge. This unique characteristic demands a sophisticated understanding of seasonal fluctuations and the implementation of mechanisms to halt development during unfavorable seasons and subsequently reinitiate it once the harmful season has passed. The dormant state of diapause acts as a bridge between these challenging periods, providing a powerful mechanism for synchronizing insect development. In this captivating book, we delve into the fascinating world of insect seasonal signals and their utilization by insects to activate specific molecular pathways that result in the development of the diapause phenotype. This comprehensive perspective spans from the ecological to the molecular realm, offering a holistic view of this dynamic and vibrant research field. It provides insights into a wide range of topics, including pest management, evolution, speciation, climate change, disease transmission, human health, and intriguing analogies with other forms of invertebrate dormancy and mammalian hibernation. By exploring these intricate connections, this book sheds light on the remarkable adaptations and strategies employed by insects to survive and thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Weight: 1018g
Dimension: 175 x 250 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108497527
Edition number: New ed