Jasmonate-dependent plant defense restricts thrips performance and preference

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The western flower thrips (<it>Frankliniella occidentalis </it>[Pergande]) is one of the most important insect herbivores of cultivated plants. However, no pesticide provides complete control of this species, and insectic...

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Main Authors: Seo Shigemi, Narusaka Mari, Kugimiya Soichi, Ohnishi Jun, Shimoda Takeshi, Abe Hiroshi, Narusaka Yoshihiro, Tsuda Shinya, Kobayashi Masatomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/9/97