ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Wild mice
;
laboratory mice
;
house mice
;
Mus musculus
;
chickpea
;
Cicer arietinum
;
predation
;
predator odor
;
3-propyl-1,2-dithiolane
;
2-propylthietane
;
2,5-dihydro-2,4,5-trimethylthiazoline
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Synthetic stoat odor (3-propyl-1,2-dithiolane and 2-propylthietane) and fox fecal odor (2,5-dihydro-2,4,5-trimethylthiazoline) at various concentrations were applied to chick-peas (Cicer arietinum) at sowing in an investigation aimed at reducing damage caused by house mice (Mus musculus). Stoat odor at 10% concentration exerted a measure of protection, as did 1% fox odor against predation by laboratory mice. Wild mice were less affected by synthetic predator odor and appeared to have a shorter memory for it. Laboratory mice cannot be regarded as surrogate wild mice, when used in experimental situations such as those employed here.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00984995
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