Cyanogenesis in Arthropods: From Chemical Warfare to Nuptial Gifts

Chemical defences are key components in insect–plant interactions, as insects continuously learn to overcome plant defence systems by, e.g., detoxification, excretion or sequestration. Cyanogenic glucosides are natural products widespread in the plant kingdom, and also known to be present...

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Main Authors: Mika Zagrobelny, Érika Cristina Pinheiro de Castro, Birger Lindberg Møller, Søren Bak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/9/2/51