First record of double-edged sword effect of caterpillar-induced plant volatiles in nature
doi: 10.1101/093963
First record of double-edged sword effect of caterpillar-induced plant volatiles in nature
AbstractPlants release volatiles in response to caterpillar feeding that attract natural enemies of the herbivores, a tri-trophic interaction which has been considered an indirect plant defence against herbivores. The caterpillar-induced plant volatiles have been reported to repel or attract conspecific adult herbivores. Apple seedlings infested withPandemis pyrusanalarvae uniquely release five compounds (benzyl alcohol, benzyl nitrile, phenylacetaldehyde, indole, and (E)-nerolidol). These compounds and other known caterpillar-induced plant volatiles were tested to investigate the response of both herbivores and natural enemies. In field tests, binary blends of benzyl nitrile and acetic acid or 2-phenylethanol and acetic acid attracted a large number of conspecific male and female adult moths. On the other hand, a ternary blend of benzyl nitrile, 2-phenylethanol and acetic acid attracted the largest numbers of the general predator, the common green lacewing,Chrysoperla carnea.This study provides the first record of caterpillar-induced plant volatile attraction to conspecific adult herbivores as well as predators under natural conditions.
- University of Auckland New Zealand
- Plant & Food Research New Zealand
- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited New Zealand
- School of Biological Sciences University of Auckland New Zealand
- SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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