An Herbivore-Induced Plant Volatile From Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) Is Repellent to Diorhabda carinulata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvaa079
Abstract: Abstract The leaf beetle Diorhabda carinulata Desbrochers (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) was introduced into the United States in 1999 for classical biological control of the exotic woody invader saltcedar (Tamarix spp. L. [Caryophyllales: Tamaricaceae]). The recent southern… read more here.
Keywords: saltcedar; carinulata; oxo hexenal; repellent ... See more keywords
Knockdown of a metathoracic scent gland desaturase enhances the production of (E)‐4‐oxo‐2‐hexenal and suppresses female sexual attractiveness in the plant bug Adelphocoris suturalis
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DOI: 10.1111/imb.12325
Abstract: Insect sex pheromones (SPs) are central to mate‐finding behaviour, and play an essential role in the survival and reproduction of organisms. Understanding the roles, biosynthetic pathways and evolution of insect chemical communication systems has been… read more here.
Keywords: sexual attractiveness; metathoracic scent; oxo hexenal; adelphocoris suturalis ... See more keywords