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Journal of Chemical Ecology is devoted to promoting an ecological understanding of the origin function and significance of natural chemicals that mediate interactions within and between organisms. The journal publishes original research and reviews concerned with both the biological and chemical aspects of chemical ecology and includes observations of interactions in nature and the elucidation and mechanisms of chemical compounds involved.
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Journal of Chemical Ecology is devoted to promoting an ecological understanding of the origin, function, and significance of natural chemicals that mediate interactions within and between organisms. Such relationships, often adaptively important, comprise the oldest of communication systems in terrestrial and aquatic environments. The strong interdisciplinary association that has developed between chemists and biologists has accelerated our understanding of these interactions in nature. Scientific contributions, including review articles, original research papers, rapid communications, and Letters to the Editor are welcome from either members or nonmembers of the International Society of Chemical Ecology. Manuscripts must be in English. They may include substantive observations of interactions in nature, the elucidation of the chemical compounds involved, the mechanisms of their production and reception, and the translation of such basic information into survey and control protocols. To be considered for peer review, the following criteria should be met: Papers must contain an ecological rationale. Papers should contain both chemical and ecological/behavioral elements. Purely chemical or ecological/behavioral papers usually are not appropriate. However, chemical papers that emphasize structure/function, or behavioral ones that demonstrate some novel phenomenon will be considered. Papers whose focus is the search for new drugs, herbicides, or insecticides are not appropriate. Applied chemical ecology is an appropriate subject matter so long as the work is based on ecological problems or concerns. Papers whose focus is environmental science should not be submitted to JCE unless the work involves demonstration of effects that disrupt chemical ecology. Chemical and molecular research and writing must follow our guidelines as articulated in JCE 34(8): 984 (chemical); JCE 35(12):1383 (SPME); and JCE (36(12):1288 (molecular). Papers must be of sufficient breadth (avoiding a regional focus) and novelty to have international appeal. Papers must be written in acceptable English. Writers whose native language is not English are encouraged to seek a pre-submission review by a native English-speaking writer. Preliminary work is not publishable, but short papers that either express new ideas or do not merit full paper status can be submitted in the Rapid Communication category. Papers should be 5-6 pages in length, contain one figure and/or table, and have no more than 12 references
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Volatile Terpene Profiles of Needle and Phloem Tissues of Healthy and Tomicus destruens-Infested Pinus brutia Trees.
Coniferous trees produce secondary or defense chemicals, such as terpenes, against pest insects. Terpenes could serve as constitutive or induced defensive mechanisms, defending the tree from invasive herbivores. The Mediterranean pine shoot beetle Tomicus destruens colonizes stems and branches of Pinus brutia trees and even can kill mature trees during periodic outbreaks. We investigated whether terpene profiles of needle and stem of P. brutia trees differ between health and those infested by T. destruens. We selected 20 healthy and T. destruens-infested trees and analyzed the monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes of their needles and phloem. We found higher concentrations of tricyclene, camphene and p-cymene in the phloem of infested trees. Similarly, the needles of infested trees had higher concentrations of α-pinene, β-pinene, myrcene, limonene, trans-β-caryophyllene and α-humulene than healthy trees. These results show that the monoterpene and sesquiterpene profiles of P. brutia trees differed between healthy and infested trees, suggesting that volatile terpenes may be an important part of plant-induced responses against T. destruens.
被引量：- 发表：1970
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Kairomonal Effect of Hexane Extracts of Corcyra cephalonica and Spodoptera frugiperda on the Parasitizing Activity of Trichogramma pretiosum.
Egg parasitoids, particularly Trichogrammatidae, play a crucial role in global biocontrol efforts. Their behavior is influenced by chemicals emitted by their hosts, such as kairomones. Among them, Trichogramma pretiosum (Riley) (Hym.; Trichogrammatidae) shows promise as a biocontrol agent on destructive Fall Armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lep.; Noctuidae). Given the invasiveness and widespread impact of FAW, early-stage prevention in the field is imperative. This study aimed to assess the potential of host insects viz.,Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) (Lep.; Pyralidae) and S. frugiperda kairomones in optimizing the performance of T. pretiosum while parasitizing S. frugiperda. The top two hexane extracts from each host insect were also sent to JNU, AIRF in New Delhi for detailed GC-MS analysis. A four-armed olfactometer was developed to track the movements of T. pretiosum and validated with olfactory cues. Laboratory bioassays revealed that extracts from C. cephalonica and S. frugiperda eggs and moths effectively enhanced the performance of T. pretiosum. Optimal concentrations were determined through Petri dish bioassays, with C1 (10%) concentration of C. cephalonica eggs extract showing the highest Parasitoid Activity Index (PAI), percent parasitization, and adult emergence. Meanwhile, C2 (1%) concentration of S. frugiperda female extract exhibited the highest parasitization percentage and adult emergence. Further assessments in a polyhouse setting demonstrated that treated egg cards positioned 1 m from the release point achieved the highest mean percentage parasitization. Chemical composition analysis via GC-MS revealed that distinctive hydrocarbon and alcohol profiles in the extracts, suggesting their potential for manipulating parasitoid activity in biocontrol efforts. In the S. frugiperda female extract, 12 hydrocarbons and 3 alcohol groups were identified, with tetracontane as the predominant hydrocarbon compound followed by octane, heneicosane, and others. Meanwhile, the C. cephalonica egg extract displayed 9 hydrocarbons and 1 alcohol group, with dodecane leading in area percentage among the hydrocarbons followed by decane, nonane and others. The outputs of current study highlighted that T. pretiosum's utilization of kairomones from C. cephalonica and S. frugiperda, enhancing its search behavior for host eggs. The identification and synthesis of these kairomonal compounds have the potential to revolutionize pest management, emphasizing the role of kairomones in empowering natural predators and parasitoids for sustainable agriculture.
被引量：- 发表：1970
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Divergent Response of Two Bark Beetle-Fungal Symbiotic Systems to Host Monoterpenes Reflects Niche Partitioning Strategies.
被引量：1 发表：1970
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The Key Phytochemical Cue Camphor Is a Promising Lure for Traps Monitoring the New Monophagous Camphor Tree Borer Pagiophloeus tsushimanus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
被引量：- 发表：1970
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Identification of Aggregation Pheromone as an Attractant for Odontothrips loti, A Serious Thrips Pest on Alfalfa.
Odontothrips loti (Haliday) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is one of the most serious pests on alfalfa, causing direct damage by feeding and indirect damage by transmitting plant viruses. This damage causes significant loss in alfalfa production. Semiochemicals offer opportunities to develop new approaches to thrips management. In this study, behavioral responses of female and male adults of O. loti to headspace volatiles from live female and male conspecifics were tested in a Y-tube olfactometer. The results showed that both male and female adults of O. loti were attracted to the odors released by conspecific males but not those released by females. Headspace volatiles released by female and male adults were collected using headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME). The active compound in the volatiles was identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The analysis showed that there was one major compound, (R)-lavandulyl (R)-2-methylbutanoate. The attractive activity of the synthetic aggregation pheromone compound was tested under laboratory and field conditions. In an olfactometer, both male and female adults showed significant preference for synthetic (R)-lavandulyl (R)-2-methylbutanoate at certain doses. Lures with synthetic (R)-lavandulyl (R)-2-methylbutanoate significantly increased the trap catches of sticky white traps at doses of 40-80 µg in the field. This study confirmed the production of aggregation pheromone by O. loti male adults and identified its active compound as (R)-lavandulyl (R)-2-methylbutanoate, providing a basis for population monitoring and mass trapping of this pest.
被引量：- 发表：1970
