Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology: Insect Biotechnology in Plant Protection and Industry

Vilcinskas, Andreas

Insect derived enzymes – a treasure for white biotechnology and food biotechnology. Insect-derived chitinases. Cellulases from insects. Optimization of Insect Cell Based Protein Production Processes - Expression Systems, Online Monitoring, Scale-Up. Insect antenna-based biosensors for in situ detection of volatiles. Y-linked markers for improved population control of the tephritid fruit fly pest, Anastrepha suspensa. Transgenic Approaches to Western Corn Rootworm Control. Tribolium castaneum as a model for high-throughput RNAi screening. Aphid-proof plants: Biotechnology-based approaches for aphid control.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-01-22

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783642399015

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-39902-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 209