A green leaf volatile, (Z)-3-hexenyl-acetate, mediates differential oviposition by Spodoptera frugiperda on maize and rice
Abstract Background Insects rely on chemosensory perception, mainly olfaction, for the location of mates, food sources, and oviposition sites. Plant-released volatile compounds guide herbivorous insects to search for and locate their host plants, further helping them to identify suitable positions f...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-023-01642-x |