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Photosensitization and feeding deterrence of Euxoa messoria (Lepidoptera: Noctuiidae) by α-terthienyl, a naturally occurring thiophene from the Asteraceae.
- Source :
- Experientia; Jun1984, Vol. 40 Issue 6, p577-578, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 1984
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Abstract
- Alpha-terthienyl, a phototoxic thiophene derivative from species in the Asteraceae reduced feeding and growth of the phytophagous lepidopteran, Euxoa messoria, when incorporated into artificial diets at a concentration of 100 ppm. The effects of this substance were substantially enhanced by including photosensitizing near-UV radiation in the trials. The results suggest that the phototoxic properties of this secondary substance provide significant protection to the plants containing it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00144754
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Experientia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 70749604
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01982340