Herbivore-induced plant protein in honeydew enhances natural enemy fitness. Effect of honeydew on parasitoid fitness
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ABSTRACT: The role of plant-derived food sources in plant-herbivore-carnivore interactions is an essential topic in basic ecology, and it is directly linked to the applied discipline of biological pest control. Honeydew, which phloem-feeding hemipteran insects excrete, constitutes a rich source of carbohydrates and proteins for beneficial insects in ecosystems. However, the quality of this plant-derived food source depends on its composition. Here we demonstrated that plant proteins in honeydew increase the fitness of a parasitic wasp (member of the third-trophic level).
INSTRUMENT(S): TripleTOF 6600
ORGANISM(S): Unclassified Viridiplantae
SUBMITTER: Luz Valero
LAB HEAD: Joel González-Cabrera
PROVIDER: PXD042138 | Pride | 2024-06-05
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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