Insect Chemical Ecology
14 January - 14 March 2008, SLU, Alnarp, Sweden
The main objective of the course is to give the students a broad knowledge of chemical ecology. Focus will be on:
- The impact of chemical stimuli on insect behaviour
- Function of smell and taste in insects
- Evolutionary aspects
- Behaviorally active chemicals and chemical analyses
- The use of behaviorally active compounds in plant protection
The students should also become familiar with the techniques and methods used and an overview of the main research topics within chemical ecology.
Participants
The course is for Master students
Credits
15 ECTS
Information
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course homepage
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Contact persons
Peter Anderson
Anna-Carin Backman
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