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Root feeders: an ecosystem approach by Johnson, S. N, Murray, P. J

“…Interactions between plants and herbivores can have a significant effect on plant growth and development, and ultimately, on a plant's economic value. Research…”
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Contributors by Murray, P.J, Johnson, S.N

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Part I: Techniques for Studying Root Feeders by Murray, P.J, Johnson, S.N

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Species Index by Murray, P.J, Johnson, S.N

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Intro by Murray, P.J, Johnson, S.N

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Part III: Root Feeders in the Wider Ecosystem by Murray, P.J, Johnson, S.N

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Foreword by Murray, P.J, Johnson, S.N

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Part II: Root Feeders in Context by Murray, P.J, Johnson, S.N

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Grape phylloxera: an overview by Powell, K. S

“…This chapter provides a review of grape phylloxera, (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha), and its impact on viticulture and current thinking behind control and…”
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Climate change impacts on root herbivores by Staley, J. T, Johnson, S. N

“…This chapter reviews the potential direct and indirect (i.e. plant-mediated) impacts of climate change on root-feeding invertebrates and considers how climate…”
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Root herbivory in agricultural ecosystems by Blackshaw, R. P, Kerry, B. R

“…This chapter uses two pest examples to explore aspects of root herbivory in agricultural systems in greater detail. These are the leatherjacket and the potato…”
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Linking aboveground and belowground herbivory by Johnson, S. N, Bezemer, T. M, Jones, T. H

“…This chapter aims to review existing examples of plant-mediated interactions between aboveground and belowground insect herbivores, and explore the mechanisms…”
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Root herbivory in forest ecosystems by Hunter, M. D

“…Some of the few generalities that appear to be emerging from studies of root herbivores in forests are discussed. Topics covered include: the architecture of…”
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Invasive root-feeding insects in natural forest ecosystems of North America by Coyle, D. R, Mattson, W. J, Raffa, K. F

“…This chapter summarizes what is known so far about invasive root-feeding weevils in deciduous forests in the USA, including their species composition, adult…”
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Introduction: Root Feeders – An Ecosystem Perspective by Johnson, S.N, Murray, P.J

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New experimental techniques for studying root herbivores by Mankin, R. W, Johnson, S. N, Grinev, D. V, Gregory, P. J

“…This chapter focuses on recent developments in non-invasive methods for studying root herbivores, both in the field (acoustic detection) and in the laboratory…”
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Root herbivory in grassland ecosystems by Seastedt, T. R, Murray, P. J

“…A brief overview is given of the root-feeding herbivore groups that are considered to be most influential in grassland systems. An assessment is also given of…”
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Methods for studying root herbivory by Dawson, L. A, Byers, R. A

“…This chapter reviews the major traditional techniques for investigating the impacts of root herbivory, including slant boards, cone containers, growth bags,…”
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Using biocontrol against root-feeding pests, with particular reference to Sitona root weevils by Goldson, S. L, Gerard, P. J

“…This chapter discusses the introductions of two biotypes of the parasitic wasp (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to control two weevils, the lucerne weevil…”
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Root feeders in heterogeneous systems: foraging responses and trophic interactions by Stevens, G. N, Spence, K. O, Lewis, E. E

“…This chapter highlights a range of disparate studies to examine how plants, root herbivores and their natural enemies interact in the complex soil environment…”
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