| Literature DB >> 17747815 |
Abstract
Experimentally damaged leaves of Cucurbita moschata mobilize substances to the damaged region within 40 minutes. These substances stimulate feeding by Acalymma vittata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and inhibit feeding by Epilacha tredecimnotata (Coleoptera: Coccinelidae). Under natural conditions, Epilachna cuts a circular trench in the leaf before feeding on the encircled leaf material, thus preventing mobilization of the deterrent substances to the feeding area.Entities:
Year: 1980 PMID: 17747815 DOI: 10.1126/science.209.4454.414
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728