Abstract
This multi-author paper reviews current work by USDA-ARS scientists in the field of chemical ecology. Work with pheromones, the discovery and development of the codling moth kairomone, studies on insect-plant interactions and chemically mediated tritrophic plant-insect interactions have led to practical methods for control of important insect pests.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Coleoptera / chemistry
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Coleoptera / physiology
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Ecology*
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Host-Parasite Interactions
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Hymenoptera / chemistry
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Hymenoptera / physiology
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Insecta / chemistry
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Insecta / physiology*
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Moths / chemistry
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Moths / physiology
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Plant Development*
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Plants / parasitology
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Research Design*
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United States
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United States Department of Agriculture*