Double infection of Wolbachia and Spiroplasma alters induced plant defense and spider mite fecundity.

Yu-Xi ZhuZhang-Rong SongYue-Ling SongXiao-Yue Hong

Published in: Pest management science (2020)

Our results suggest that the reproduction benefits conferred by endosymbionts may be associated with changes in plant defense parameters and the concentrations of plant amino acids. The results highlight the importance of endosymbionts in interactions between spider mites and their host plants. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.

Keyphrases

amino acid
cell wall
high glucose
diabetic rats
aedes aegypti
dengue virus
endothelial cells
stress induced