Zhao, J., Liu, Y., Xu, S., Wang, J., Zhang, Z., Wang, M.Q., Turlings, T.C.J., Zhang, P., & Zhou, A. 2023 Mealybug salivary microbes inhibit induced plant defenses. Pest Management Science DOI 10.1002/ps.7600

Keywords:

  • bacteria
  • chemistry
  • morphology

    • Notes: Salivary bacteria of the invasive mealybug P. solenopsis can suppress herbivore-induced plant defenses and thus enhance mealybug fitness. Mealybugs treated with an antibiotic showed decreased weight gain, fecundity and survival.