| Title: | Chemical host-seeking cues of entomopathogenic nematodes |
| Author(s): | Zhang X; Li L; Kesner L; Robert CAM; |
| Address: | "Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China. Electronic address: xizhang_2019@163.com. Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China. Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern, Altenbergrain 21, 3013 Bern, Switzerland. Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern, Altenbergrain 21, 3013 Bern, Switzerland; Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR), University of Bern, Falkenplatz 16, 3012 Bern, Switzerland. Electronic address: Christelle.robert@ips.unibe.ch" |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cois.2021.03.011 |
| Abstract: | "Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are obligate parasites that infect a broad range of insect species. Host-seeking is a crucial step for EPN infection success and survival. Yet, the identity and ecological functions of chemicals involved in host-seeking by EPNs remain overlooked. In this review, we report known CO(2), plant-derived and insect-derived cues shaping EPN host-seeking and recognition. Despite species-specific response to environmental cues, we highlight a hierarchical integration of chemicals by EPNs. We further emphasize the impact of EPN selection pressure, age, and experience on their responsiveness to infochemicals. Finally, we feature that EPN chemical ecology can translate into powerful sustainable strategies to control insect herbivores in agriculture" |
| Keywords: | "Animals Carbon Dioxide Cues Ecosystem Host-Seeking Behavior/*physiology Insecta/*chemistry Nematoda/*physiology Pest Control, Biological Soil Microbiology Species Specificity *Volatile Organic Compounds;" |
| Notes: | "MedlineZhang, Xi Li, Lu Kesner, Lucie Robert, Christelle Aurelie Maud eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review Netherlands 2021/04/19 Curr Opin Insect Sci. 2021 Apr; 44:72-81. doi: 10.1016/j.cois.2021.03.011. Epub 2021 Apr 15" |
