Allelochemical synergism and insect behavioural diversity

Synergism in insect-plant interactions plays a pivotal role in increasing the bioactive efficacy of allelochemicals and also influences the behavioural diversity of insects. As herbivore-induced plant volatile blends act as communication signals to natural enemies, the role of synergism in tritrophi...

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Published in:Current science (Bangalore) 1997-05, Vol.72 (9), p.628-630
Main Author: Ananthakrishnan, T. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetates
Allelochemicals
Coumaric acids
GENERAL ARTICLE
Insect behavior
Insect pests
Natural enemies
Pheromones
Phytophagous insects
Plants
Synergism
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Summary:Synergism in insect-plant interactions plays a pivotal role in increasing the bioactive efficacy of allelochemicals and also influences the behavioural diversity of insects. As herbivore-induced plant volatile blends act as communication signals to natural enemies, the role of synergism in tritrophic interactions is very significant. Pheromonal synergism being widespread in insects, the precise composition of the pheromone stimulus affects their orientation behaviour, different isomers tending to evoke diverse behavioural patterns.
ISSN:0011-3891