Recruiting on the Spot: A Biodegradable Formulation for Lacewings to Trigger Biological Control of Aphids
Upon herbivory, plants release herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs), which induce chemical defenses in the plant as well as recruit natural enemies. However, whether synthetic HIPVs can be employed to enhance biological control in a cultivated crop in the field is yet to be explored. Here we sh...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/1/6 |