Effects of Larval Density on <i>Plutella xylostella</i> Resistance to Granulosis Virus

It has been reported that some phase-polyphenic insects from high-density conditions are more resistant to pathogens than those from low-density conditions. This phenomenon is termed “density-dependent prophylaxis” (DDP). However, whether non phase-polyphenic insects exhibit DDP has rarely been eluc...

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Main Authors: Hailong Kong, Zhonglin Liu, Pingjun Yang, Lin Yuan, Wanghui Jing, Chuanlei Dong, Minyuan Zheng, Zhen Tian, Qiuli Hou, Shude Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/12/857