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Abstract
β-Carboline alkaloids are found worldwide in many plant families. Harman, harmine, and other simple β-carboline alkaloids were tested for activity against a generalist phytophagous insect, the beet army worm [Spodoptera exigua (Hubner)]. Chronic dietary exposure tests (neonate to pupa) reveal potent antifeedant and possible toxic effects. Acute dietary exposure tests on fifth-instar larvae also demonstrate antifeedant activity.Entities:
Year: 1988 PMID: 24275994 DOI: 10.1007/BF01013899
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Chem Ecol ISSN: 0098-0331 Impact factor: 2.626