ISSN:
1420-9071
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary 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.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01982340
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