Tavera, M.A.A., Lago, J.C.A., Magalong, V.K.D., Vidamo, G.A.V., Carandang IV, J.S.R., Amalin, D., & Janairo, J.I.B. 2018 Effect of Aspidiotus rigidus infestation on the volatile chemical profile of the host plant Garcinia mangostana. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 11: 1-8

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chemical ecology

host

Notes: the volatile chemical profi le of healthy Garcinia mangostana L. (mangosteen) leaves was compared against leaves infested with the scale insect, Aspidiotus rigidus Reyne (Hemiptera: Diaspididae). The results suggest that the emission of kaur-16-ene in infested G. mangostana may play a role relevant in increasing the resistance of the plant towards infestations by herbivores.