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This book on insecticidal toxins from natural sources is a complete review of the subject. Containing 500 chemical structures, it examines toxins from sources such as plants, microorganisms and marine flora and fauna and includes chapters on bioassays, concepts of insecticidal activity, structure activity relationships and commercial aspects.

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Table of Contents

  • The Handbook of Naturally Occurring Insecticidal Toxins
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • About the Author
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1 Introduction
    • Toxins from Plants
    • Toxins from Microorganisms
    • Toxins from Marine Organisms
    • Proteases as Insect Toxins
    • References
  • 2 Concepts and Mechanisms
    • Plants and Phytochemicals
    • Extracts versus Allelochemicals
    • Mechanisms
    • Botanicals as Neurotoxins
    • Botanicals as Photosensitizers
    • Botanicals and Digestive Enzymes
    • Botanicals versus Detoxifying Enzymes
    • Plant Products versus Insect Immunity
    • References
  • 3 Bioassays
    • Topical Application
    • Immersion Assays
    • Contact Assays
    • Fumigant Assay
    • Artificial Diet Feeding
    • Systemic Assays
    • Thrips Assays
    • Planthopper Assay
    • Microimmersion Method for Mites
    • Leaf Miner Assay
    • Use of Nanoparticles
    • Bioassay for Red Imported Fire Ants
    • Open and Close Exposure Toxicity Tests for Fire Ants
    • Cockroach Injection Assay
    • References
  • 4 Structure–Activity Relationships
    • Compounds from Essential Oils
    • Rotenones
    • Rocaglamides
    • Aglaroxins
    • Acetogenins
    • Toosendanins
    • Parabenzoquinones
    • Phryma Lignans
    • Alkylphthalides
    • Piper Amides
    • Celastraceae Sesquiterpenoids
    • References
  • 5 Impact on Insect Natural Enemies
    • Essential Oils versus Natural Enemies
    • Some Case Studies of Toxicity to Natural Enemies
    • Selectivity
    • Are Botanicals Safe for Natural Enemies?
    • Plant Protease Inhibitors and Natural Enemies
    • References
  • 6 Commercialization Prospects
    • Constraints
    • Market and Regulatory Issues
    • Future Outlook
    • References
  • 7 Bioefficacy
    • A: Pure Compounds
    • B: Extracts, Oils and Mixtures
  • Index

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