Mathematical Models of Plant-Herbivore Interactions
Title | Mathematical Models of Plant-Herbivore Interactions PDF eBook |
Author | Zhilan Feng |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2017-09-07 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 1498769187 |
Mathematical Models of Plant-Herbivore Interactions addresses mathematical models in the study of practical questions in ecology, particularly factors that affect herbivory, including plant defense, herbivore natural enemies, and adaptive herbivory, as well as the effects of these on plant community dynamics. The result of extensive research on the use of mathematical modeling to investigate the effects of plant defenses on plant-herbivore dynamics, this book describes a toxin-determined functional response model (TDFRM) that helps explains field observations of these interactions. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers interested in mathematical biology and ecology.
Mathematical Models of Plant-herbivore Interactions
Title | Mathematical Models of Plant-herbivore Interactions PDF eBook |
Author | Zhilan Feng |
Publisher | |
Pages | 219 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | NATURE |
ISBN | 9781315154138 |
"Mathematical Models of Plant-Herbivore Interactions addresses mathematical models in the study of practical questions in ecology, particularly factors that affect herbivory, including plant defense, herbivore natural enemies, and adaptive herbivory, as well as the effects of these on plant community dynamics. The result of extensive research on the use of mathematical modeling to investigate the effects of plant defenses on plant-herbivore dynamics, this book describes a toxin-determined functional response model (TDFRM) that helps explains field observations of these interactions. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers interested in mathematical biology and ecology."--Provided by publisher.
Mathematical Models of Plant-Herbivore Interactions
Title | Mathematical Models of Plant-Herbivore Interactions PDF eBook |
Author | Zhilan Feng |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 425 |
Release | 2017-09-07 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 1351650173 |
Mathematical Models of Plant-Herbivore Interactions addresses mathematical models in the study of practical questions in ecology, particularly factors that affect herbivory, including plant defense, herbivore natural enemies, and adaptive herbivory, as well as the effects of these on plant community dynamics. The result of extensive research on the use of mathematical modeling to investigate the effects of plant defenses on plant-herbivore dynamics, this book describes a toxin-determined functional response model (TDFRM) that helps explains field observations of these interactions. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers interested in mathematical biology and ecology.
Mathematical Models in Biology
Title | Mathematical Models in Biology PDF eBook |
Author | Leah Edelstein-Keshet |
Publisher | SIAM |
Pages | 629 |
Release | 1988-01-01 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 9780898719147 |
Mathematical Models in Biology is an introductory book for readers interested in biological applications of mathematics and modeling in biology. A favorite in the mathematical biology community, it shows how relatively simple mathematics can be applied to a variety of models to draw interesting conclusions. Connections are made between diverse biological examples linked by common mathematical themes. A variety of discrete and continuous ordinary and partial differential equation models are explored. Although great advances have taken place in many of the topics covered, the simple lessons contained in this book are still important and informative. Audience: the book does not assume too much background knowledge--essentially some calculus and high-school algebra. It was originally written with third- and fourth-year undergraduate mathematical-biology majors in mind; however, it was picked up by beginning graduate students as well as researchers in math (and some in biology) who wanted to learn about this field.
Evolutionary Ecology of Plant-Herbivore Interaction
Title | Evolutionary Ecology of Plant-Herbivore Interaction PDF eBook |
Author | Juan Núñez-Farfán |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 378 |
Release | 2020-07-30 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 3030460126 |
Plant-herbivore interactions are a central topic in evolutionary ecology. Historically, their study has been a cornerstone for coevolutionary theory. Starting from classic ecological studies at the phenotypic level, it has since expanded to molecular and genomic approaches. After a historical perspective, the book’s subsequent chapters cover a wide range of topics: from populations to ecosystems; plant- and herbivore-focused studies; in natural and in man-modified ecosystems; and both micro- and macro-evolutionary levels. All chapters include valuable background information and empirical evidence. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to both students and researchers, and will hopefully stimulate further research in this exciting field of evolutionary biology.
Plant Resistance to Herbivores and Pathogens
Title | Plant Resistance to Herbivores and Pathogens PDF eBook |
Author | Robert S. Fritz |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 608 |
Release | 1992-08-15 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9780226265537 |
Part 1. Analysis and Inheritance of Resistance VariationChapters by George G. Kennedy and James D. Barbour; John A. Barrett; Ellen L. Simms and Mark A. Rausher; and Mary R. Berenbaum and Arthur R. ZangerlPart 2. Evolutionary Responses to Plant Resistance by Herbivores and PathogensChapters by Lawrence Wilhoit; Diana Pilson; Arthur E. Weis; and James Groth and Barbara ChristPart 3. Population and Community Responses to Plant Resistance VariationChapters by Richard Karban; A. Joseph Pollard; Robert S. Fritz; and J. Daniel HarePart 4. Evolution of Plant ResistanceRobert J. Marquis; Helen M. Alexander; Matthew A. Parker; Arthur R. Zangeri and Fahkri A. Bazzaz; Ellen L. Simms; and Janis AntonovicsReferences Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Trends in Biomathematics: Mathematical Modeling for Health, Harvesting, and Population Dynamics
Title | Trends in Biomathematics: Mathematical Modeling for Health, Harvesting, and Population Dynamics PDF eBook |
Author | Rubem P. Mondaini |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 437 |
Release | 2019-10-03 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 3030234339 |
This volume offers a collection of carefully selected, peer-reviewed papers presented at the BIOMAT 2018 International Symposium, which was held at the University Hassan II, Morocco, from October 29th to November 2nd, 2018. The topics covered include applications of mathematical modeling in hepatitis B, HIV and Chikungunya infections; tumor cell dynamics; inflammatory processes; chemotherapeutic drug effects; and population dynamics. Also discussing the application of techniques like the generalized stochastic Milevsky-Promislov model, numerical simulations and convergence of discrete and continuous models, it is an invaluable resource on interdisciplinary research in mathematical biology for students, researchers, and professionals. Held every year since 2001, the BIOMAT International Symposium gathers together, in a single conference, researchers from Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and affine fields to promote the interdisciplinary exchange of results, ideas and techniques, promoting truly international cooperation for problem discussion. The 2018 edition of BIOMAT International Symposium received contributions by authors from seventeen countries: Algeria, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Colombia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal, Russia, and Senegal. Selected papers presented at the 2017 edition of this Symposium were also published by Springer, in the volume “Trends in Biomathematics: Modeling, Optimization and Computational Problems” (978-3-319-91091-8).