The fall armyworm converts maize endophytes into its own probiotics to detoxify benzoxazinoids and promote caterpillar growth
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DOI: 10.1186/s40168-024-01957-z
Abstract: The fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) threatens maize production worldwide, and benzoxazinoids (Bxs) are known as the main secondary metabolites produced by maize to defend against FAW. However, we do not yet know whether and… read more here.
Keywords: maize endophytes; endophytes probiotics; faw; probiotics detoxify ... See more keywords