| Literature DB >> 17812196 |
R L Jones, W J Lewis, M C Bowman, M Beroza, B A Bierl.
Abstract
13-Methylhentriacontane has been identified in the feces and larvae of the corn earworm, Heliothis zea (Boddie), as the major constituent that triggers the short-range host-seeking response of the parasite Microplitis croceipes (Cresson). This chemical, the first found that mediates the complex host-parasite relation, could upgrade present efforts to use parasites for insect control. Bioassay of closely related compounds indicated that the structural requirements for activity are remarkably specific.Entities:
Year: 1971 PMID: 17812196 DOI: 10.1126/science.173.3999.842
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728