Population genetics largely rests on a 'standard model'in which random genetic drift is the
dominant force, selective sweeps occur infrequently, and deleterious mutations are purged …

Whether sexual selection generally promotes or impedes population persistence remains an
open question. Intralocus sexual conflict (IaSC) can render sexual selection in males …

Resource competition is frequently strong among parasites that feed within small discrete
resource patches, such as seeds or fruits. The properties of a host can influence the …

The mechanisms of host shift in phytophagous insects are poorly understood. Among the
many proposed processes involved, sexual selection via semiochemicals has recently been …

Morphological plasticity may be induced by altering host plants and commonly it is sex‐
specific in phytophagous insects. It is hypothesized that stress in insects caused by a host …

For long-term protection of stored products there is a growing demand to replace chemical
insecticides due to their effects on human health and environmental safety. Particulate …

One method of crop protection is the application of a widely used group of pesticides—
pyrethroids. As xenobiotics, sub-lethal doses of insecticides cause stress in pests, resulting …

Expansion of the host range in phytophagous insects, followed by the specialisation on
novel hosts, encompasses changes in many aspects of insects' behaviour, physiology, and …

Effective pest management strategies for a targeted pest species must rely on accurate,
reliable and reproducible estimates of population dynamics. Importance of such approaches …

Phytophagous insects have specialized on virtually every plant lineage. Parasitic plants,
however, are uncommon hosts. Among insects, only a single lineage of weevils, the …