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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Section I Introduction -- Chapter 1 General Concepts in the Ecology of Invertebrate Diseases -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Types of Studies -- 1.3 Why Study the Ecology of Invertebrate Diseases? -- 1.4 What this Book Covers -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 Methods for Studying the Ecology of Invertebrate Diseases and Pathogens -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Traditional Methods for Studying Diseases |
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2.3 Molecular Tools to Assist in the Detection and Quantification of Pathogens and their Impact on the Host2.4 Traditional Versus Molecular Methods: Advantages and Limitations -- 2.5 Advancing the Frontiers of Ecology using Pathogens and Diseases -- 2.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Section II The Basics of Invertebrate Pathogen Ecology -- Chapter 3 The Pathogen Population -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Characteristics of Pathogens -- 3.3 Pathogen Effects on Host Development and Behavior -- 3.4 Pathogen Populations |
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3.5 Dispersal and Spatial Distribution of Pathogens3.6 Pathogen Interactions -- 3.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 The Host Population -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 General Host Factors -- 4.3 Barriers to Microbial Infection -- 4.4 Defenses against Microbial Infection -- 4.5 Resistance via Priming -- 4.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 5 Abiotic Factors -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 The Surviving Unit -- 5.3 Abiotic Factors Affecting Invertebrate Pathogens -- 5.4 Mechanisms of Survival -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References |
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Chapter 6 The Biotic Environment6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Tritrophic Interactions -- 6.3 Pathogenâ#x80;#x93;Natural Enemy Interactions -- 6.4 Microbe-Mediated Defense -- 6.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Section III Ecology of Pathogen Groups -- Chapter 7 Viruses -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Diversity of Invertebrate Pathogenic Viruses -- 7.3 Distribution of Invertebrate Pathogenic Viruses -- 7.4 Key Aspects of Pathogen Ecology -- 7.5 Transmission -- 7.6 Persistence -- 7.7 Dispersal -- 7.8 Genetic Diversity in Viruses |
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7.9 Role of Host Behavior in Virus Ecology7.10 Dynamics of Viruses in Host Populations -- 7.11 Influence of Abiotic Factors on Viruses -- 7.12 Biotic Factors that Interact with Virus Populations -- 7.13 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 8 Bacteria -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Bacterial Pathogens and Associations with Insects -- 8.3 Pathogenicity and Virulence -- 8.4 Disease Transmission -- 8.5 Survival in the Environment -- 8.6 Population Dynamics: Epizootics and Enzootics -- 8.7 Evolution |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: A rapidly growing interdisciplinary field, disease ecology merges key ideas from ecology, medicine, genetics, immunology, and epidemiology to study how hosts and pathogens interact in populations, communities, and entire ecosystems. Bringing together contributions from leading international experts on the ecology of diseases among invertebrate species, this book provides a comprehensive assessment of the current state of the field. Beginning with an introductory overview of general principles and methodologies, the book continues with in-depth discussions of a range of critical issues concerning invertebrate disease epidemiology, molecular biology, vectors, and pathogens. Topics covered in detail include:- Methods for studying the ecology of invertebrate diseases and pathogens- Invertebrate pathogen ecology and the ecology of pathogen groups- Applied ecology of invertebrate pathogens- Leveraging the ecology of invertebrate pathogens in microbial control- Prevention and management of infectious diseases of aquatic invertebrates Ecology of Invertebrate Diseases is a necessary and long overdue addition to the world literature on this vitally important subject. This volume belongs on the reference shelves of all those involved in the environmental sciences, genetics, microbiology, marine biology, immunology, epidemiology, fisheries and wildlife science, and related disciplines. |
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Additional Physical Forms: |
Print version: Ecology of invertebrate diseases. Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, 2017 ISBN 9781119256076 (DLC) 2017023661 |