Search for dissertations about: "kairomones"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word kairomones.

  2. 1. Syntheses of Allelochemicals for Insect Control

    Author : Olof Smitt; KTH; []
    Keywords : isoprenoids; natural product synthesis; allelochemicals; kairomones; allomones; bisabolane terpenoids; Hylobius abietis; germacrane terpenoids; Neodiprion sertifer; stereoselective synthesis;

    Abstract : This thesis describes the synthetic preparation of somecompounds, which can serve as chemical signals for use in thedevelopment of control methods for pest insects. The compoundssynthesised are of the isoprenoid type and of two kinds:carvone derivatives and germacranes. READ MORE

  4. 2. Identification and Syntheses of Semiochemicals Affecting Mnesampela privata and Trioza apicalis

    Author : Anna Nilsson; Erik Hedenström; Anna-Karin Borg-Karlsson; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Mnesampela privata; semiochemicals; pheromones; kairomones; 3Z; 6Z; 9Z -3; 6; 9-nonadecatriene; 3Z; 6Z; 9Z -3; 6; 9-heneicosatriene; carrot psyllid; Trioza apicalis; Organic chemistry; Organisk kemi;

    Abstract : The Autumn gum moth, Mnesampela privata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) is an endemic Australian moth whose larvae feed upon species of Eucalyptus. The moths favorite host plants are E. globulus and E. nitens which are the most important species used in commercial plantations of the Australian pulpwood industry. READ MORE

  5. 3. Identification of host volatiles and their role in the behavioural modulation of host-seeking Culicoides biting midges

    Author : Elin Isberg; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Culicoides biting midges are important vectors of Bluetongue and Schmallenberg viruses in Europe. The introduction of these viruses highlighted the need to develop novel surveillance and control tools to monitor and manage biting midges. READ MORE