Electroantennogram response of the parasitoid, Microplitis croceipes to host-related odors: The discrepancy between relative abundance and level of antennal responses to volatile compound [version 1; referees: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Herbivores emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) after feeding on plants. Parasitoids exploit these VOCs as odor cues to locate their hosts. In nature, host-related odors are emitted as blends of various compounds occurring in different proportions, and minor blend components can sometimes have pro...

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Main Authors: Tolulope Morawo, Matthew Burrows, Henry Fadamiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-11-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/5-2725/v1