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. 1971 Aug 27;173(3999):842-3.
doi: 10.1126/science.173.3999.842.

Host-seeking stimulant for parasite of corn earworm: isolation, identification, and synthesis

R L Jones, W J Lewis, M C Bowman, M Beroza, B A Bierl

Host-seeking stimulant for parasite of corn earworm: isolation, identification, and synthesis

R L Jones et al. Science. .

Abstract

13-Methylhentriacontane has been identified in the feces and larvae of the corn earworm, Heliothis zea (Boddie), as the major constituent that triggers the short-range host-seeking response of the parasite Microplitis croceipes (Cresson). This chemical, the first found that mediates the complex host-parasite relation, could upgrade present efforts to use parasites for insect control. Bioassay of closely related compounds indicated that the structural requirements for activity are remarkably specific.

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