Induced Defense in Ryegrass–Epichloë Symbiosis Against <i>Listronotus bonariensis</i>: Impact on Peramine Levels and Pest Performance

Induced Defense in Ryegrass–Epichloë Symbiosis Against <i>Listronotus bonariensis</i>: Impact on Peramine Levels and Pest Performance

The Argentine stem weevil (ASW), a major pest in ryegrass pastures, causes significant agricultural losses. Ryegrass can establish a symbiotic association with <i>Epichloë</i> endophytic fungi, which supply chemical defenses, including peramine. This symbiosis helps protect ryegrass by p...

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Main Authors: Manuel Chacón-Fuentes, Gunnary León-Finalé, Marcelo Lizama, Gastón Gutiérrez-Gamboa, Daniel Martínez-Cisterna, Andrés Quiroz, Leonardo Bardehle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
pest control
insect repellent
induced defense mechanism
peramine
alkaloid
<i>Listronotus bonariensis</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11/1/50
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