Chemical Ecology

Dr. Jamin Ali, an expert in applied insect chemical ecology, focuses on finding sustainable solutions for pest management worldwide. With a Ph.D. from Keele University, UK, and a master’s from Aligarh Muslim University, India, he excelled in competitive exams like JRF and GATE. Currently a foreign research expert at Jilin Agricultural University, China, Dr. Ali’s research has taken him to countries like Kenya, Netherlands, UK, Israel, Malaysia, and China. His work has been internationally recognized, earning him awards such as the National Overseas Scholarship and Türkiye Burslary Research Scholarship. Apart from his academic achievements, Dr. Ali actively shares his knowledge by publishing in journals and contributing to books. He engages with the scientific community through conference presentations and serves as a reviewer for international journals. Dr. Ali’s practical approach and dedication make him a key contributor to sustainable pest management in agriculture globally.Dr. Rizhao Chen, a Professor at Jilin Agricultural University, holds a Doctoral degree in Plant Protection. With a robust academic background, including a Ph.D. from Jilin Agricultural University, Dr. Chen specializes in plant protection, sex pheromones, and integrated pest management. His impactful research, funded by prestigious institutions, focuses on projects such as digital early warning systems for pests and diseases. Dr. Chen’s work extends to practical applications, evident in his utility model patents for innovative insect monitoring and pest control devices. A prolific author, Dr. Chen has contributed extensively to SCI journals, emphasizing insect behavior and control mechanisms. His editorial roles in various books reflect his commitment to knowledge dissemination. Recognized for his outstanding achievements, Dr. Rizhao Chen has received accolades for teaching quality, course construction, and contributions to natural science. His dedication positions him as a key figure in plant protection and integrated pest management.

"Chemical Ecology, a textbook by Jamin Ali and Ri Zhao Chen (Jilin Agricultural Univ., China), examines fundamental ideas, concepts, methods, and uses of chemical ecology. The book first introduces the reader to the field's development and ecological significance before going over key ecological ideas like semiochemicals, chemoreception, plant-insect dynamics, plant defenses against herbivores, herbivores' host plant selection, and chemical defense mechanisms. After tracing the field's historical development to the present, this dissertation concludes with a chapter on the applicability of chemical ecology in agriculture, and another that presents and explains several methods of this interdisciplinary field and its success stories. A thorough and current list of references is included with each chapter. This title is structured so that it begins with fundamental concepts and then gradually advances to increasingly difficult ideas. Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals working in any area related to chemical ecology will find this well-researched work a very valuable resource. Ecologists, biologists, plant biologists, entomologists, and anyone involved in forestry, agriculture, or pest management should have this volume in their library as a required and useful reference."-- J. M. Gonzalez, Austin Achieve Public Schools

• Preface. About the Authors. Acknowledgements. Acronyms. Glossary. Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemical Ecology. Chapter 2 Semiochemicals. Chapter 3 Chemoreception in Insects. Chapter 4 Plant Chemical Defence Against Insect Herbivores. Chapter 5 Host Plant Selection by Insect Herbivores. Chapter 6 Ecology and Chemistry of Plant–Insect Interactions. Chapter 7 Chemical Ecology and Agriculture. Chapter 8 Techniques Used in Chemical Ecology. INDEX.