α-Costic acid, a plant sesquiterpene with acaricidal activity against Varroa destructor parasitizing the honey bee
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DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1652291
Abstract: Abstract The organic extract of the aerial parts of Dittrichia viscosa, a perennial native plant of the Mediterranean basin, showed a significant acaricidal activity against Varroa destructor, the parasite mite of Apis mellifera, commonly called… read more here.
Keywords: costic acid; plant; honey; acid ... See more keywords
Selinene Volatiles Are Essential Precursors for Maize Defense Promoting Fungal Pathogen Resistance1[OPEN]
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DOI: 10.1104/pp.17.00879
Abstract: Maize terpene synthase21 encodes a β-selinene synthase enabling the production of antifungal defenses. To ensure food security, maize (Zea mays) is a model crop for understanding useful traits underlying stress resistance. In contrast to foliar… read more here.
Keywords: selinene volatiles; costic acid; defense; zmtps21 ... See more keywords