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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"Above- and below-ground terpenoid aldehyde induction in cotton, Gossypium herbaceum, following root and leaf injury"
Author(s):		Bezemer TM; Wagenaar IR; van Dam NM; van der Putten WH; Wackers FL;
Address:		"Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Centre for Terrestrial Ecology, PO Box 40, 6666 ZG Heteren, The Netherlands. m.bezemer@nioo.knaw.nl"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		2004
Volume:		30
Issue:		1
Page Number:		53 - 67
DOI:		10.1023/b:joec.0000013182.50662.2a
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Studies on induced defenses have predominantly focused on foliar induction by above-ground herbivores and pathogens. However, roots are attacked by as many if not more phytophages than shoots, so in reality plants are exposed to above- and below-ground attack. Here, we report effects of foliar and/or root damage on terpenoid aldehyde accumulation in cotton (Gossypium herbaceum). Using HPLC, we analyzed concentrations of individual terpenoid aldehydes in foliage and root tissue. In undamaged plants, terpenoid aldehydes were concentrated in young immature main leaves. Concentrations in side leaves, branching from the main leaves, did not differ among leaf position. Above-ground feeding by Spodopterta exigua larvae on a mature leaf enhanced terpenoid concentrations in immature leaves but not in the damaged leaf. In particular, concentrations of hemigossypolone and the heliocides 1 and 4 were enhanced following herbivory. Root herbivory by wireworms (Agriotes lineatus) also resulted in an increase in terpenoid levels in the foliage. In contrast with foliar herbivory, both immature and mature leaves were induced. However, the level of induction after root herbivory was much lower compared to foliar herbivory. Plants exposed to root herbivory also had significantly higher levels of terpenoid aldehydes in root tissue, while no such effect was found following foliar herbivory. Plants exposed to both root and foliar herbivory appeared to induce primarily above-ground at the cost of below-ground defense. The implications for above- and below-ground Mutitrophic interactions are discussed"
Keywords:		"Aldehydes/*analysis Animals Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Feeding Behavior Gossypium/*chemistry Larva Moths Plant Leaves/chemistry Plant Roots/chemistry *Plants, Edible Terpenes/*analysis;"
Notes:		"MedlineBezemer, T M Wagenaar, I R van Dam, N M van der Putten, W H Wackers, F L eng 2004/04/13 J Chem Ecol. 2004 Jan; 30(1):53-67. doi: 10.1023/b:joec.0000013182.50662.2a"