From Chemical to Communication Ecology

摘要

There are myriad reasons to study chemical ecology, whether you work primarily on plants, microbes, invertebrates, or vertebrates, or whether you study entire ecosystems. You may simply enjoy the thrill of discovering new semiochemicals, their biosynthetic pathways, or sensory processing and integration. Or, you may study chemical ecology to address societal needs and to provide semiochemical tools for important applications such as the earliest possible detection of invasive organisms or the earth-friendly control of pest insect populations in orchard settings.