ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Parasitoid
;
Hymenoptera
;
Ichneumonidae
;
Campoletis sonorensis
;
synomone
;
sesquiterpene
;
α-humulene
;
γ-bisabolene
;
β-caryophyllene oxide
;
spathulenol
;
gossonorol
;
β-bisabolol
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract In laboratory bioassays, the parasitoidCampoletis sonorensis was attracted to the following sesquiterpenes isolated from cotton essential oil: α-humulene, γ-bisabolene, β-caryophyllene oxide, spathulenol, β-bisabolol, and a new, naturally occurring bisabolene-related alcohol, (2-p-tolyl-6-methylhept-5-en-2-ol) which we name gossonorol. This is the first report of spathulenol in cotton. β-Caryophyllene, a major component of cotton, was not attractive to the parasitoids. The response of the parasitoids to these compounds and the possibility of augmenting parasitoid activity in the field by manipulating plant secondary metabolites is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988552
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