Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(5), P. e0304220 - e0304220
Published: May 21, 2024
There is increasing evidence that plant-associated microorganisms play important roles in defending plants against insect herbivores through both direct and indirect mechanisms. While previous research has shown these microbes can modify the behaviour performance of their natural enemies, little known about effect on egg parasitoids which utilize oviposition-induced plant volatiles to locate hosts. In this study, we investigated how root inoculation sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) with plant-beneficial fungi Beauveria bassiana ARSEF 3097 or Trichoderma harzianum T22 influences olfactory parasitoid Trissolcus basalis following deposition by its host Nezara viridula. Olfactometer assays showed T. significantly enhanced attraction parasitoid, while B. had opposite effect. However, no variation was observed chemical composition volatiles. Additionally, fitness-related traits (wasp body size) were not altered any two fungi, suggesting fungal did indirectly affect quality. Altogether, our results indicate be used enhance parasitoids, could a promising strategy manipulating early responses pest species improving sustainable crop protection. From more fundamental point view, findings highlight importance taking into account role when studying intricate interactions between plants, associated parasitoids.
Language: Английский
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Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Language: Английский
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Language: Английский
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