Molecular messengers in insect biocommunication: Modality and relevance in biological control

Increasing relevance of molecular communication in insects involving the dynamics of receptor mechanisms, especially relating to tritrophic systems, has increased the prospects of better utilization of biological control practices. The need for intensive studies of receptor systems in insects, to be...

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Published in:Current science (Bangalore) 1996-02, Vol.70 (3), p.215-218
Main Author: Ananthakrishnan, T. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemicals
GENERAL ARTICLES
Insect antennae
Insect behavior
Insect communication
Insect pests
Parasite hosts
Parasites
Pheromones
Receptors
Sensilla
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Summary:Increasing relevance of molecular communication in insects involving the dynamics of receptor mechanisms, especially relating to tritrophic systems, has increased the prospects of better utilization of biological control practices. The need for intensive studies of receptor systems in insects, to be able to appreciate the involvement of such molecular messengers as kairomones and pheromones in biocommunication is highlighted in this article.
ISSN:0011-3891