Gut bacteria induce oviposition preference through ovipositor recognition in fruit fly
Citrobacter sp. produces 3-hexenyl acetate in fruits, which attracts gravid B. dorsalis to lay eggs through ovipositor recognition. This provides a mechanism underlying the effective spread of Citrobacter sp. in the population of B. dorsalis.
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Nature Portfolio
2022-09-01
|
| Series: | Communications Biology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-03947-z |