Scots pine defensins inhibit Ips acuminatus α-amylase activity
Background. Pine bark beetle Ips acuminatus (Gyllenhal, 1827) is one of the most harmful pests of pine trees as it affects the phloem of the upper part of the stem and branches, disrupting the flow of nutrients and water to the crown. I. acuminatus feeds by plant tissues rich in starch, so α-amylase...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Біологічні студії |
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| Online Access: | http://publications.lnu.edu.ua/journals/index.php/biology/article/view/3717 |