Priming of cowpea volatile emissions with defense inducers enhances the plant's attractiveness to parasitoids when attacked by caterpillars

Findings confirm that treating cowpea plants with inducers can enhance their attractiveness to biological control agents

From:
Department for International Development
Published
20 November 2017
Country:
Egypt, Kenya
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Sobhy, I, Bruce, T, Turlings, T

Abstract

The findings of this study confirm that treating cowpea plants with inducers can enhance their attractiveness to biological control agents

This work is part of the Sustainable Crop production for International Development (SCPRID) programme.

Citation

Sobhy I, Bruce T, Turlings T (2017). Priming of cowpea volatile emissions with defense inducers enhances the plant’s attractiveness to parasitoids when attacked by caterpillars. Pest Management Science 74(4): 966-977

Priming of cowpea volatile emissions with defense inducers enhances the plant’s attractiveness to parasitoids when attacked by caterpillars

Published 20 November 2017
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