ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Aphid
;
pheromone
;
alarm pheromone
;
farnesenes
;
pinenes
;
behavior
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Analysis of single cornicle droplets from six species of aphid showed the presence of volatile components in addition to (E)-β-farnesene. Compounds identified included (Z,E)-α- and (E,E)-α-farnesene forMyzus persicae and α- and β-pinene forMegoura viciae. WithMegoura viciae, (−)-α-pinene was most important for alarm activity. The major component of the alarm pheromone ofPhorodon humuli was (E)-β-farnesene even though farnesenes are present in the summer hostHumulus lupulus.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01402913