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Record 1 1992-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Biology
CONT

Among insect pests, chemical deterrence, whether by nutritional unattractiveness ('non-preference') or toxicity ('antibiosis') (the distinction in practice is not very clear), has often been invoked.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie animale
CONT

On a aussi suggéré des différences chimiques, sous forme de faible valeur nutritionnelle non attirante (non-préférence) ou de toxicité (antibiotiques) pour expliquer les niveaux de résistance aux insectes.

Spanish

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