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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Ant interactions with soil organisms and associated semiochemicals
Author(s):		Vander Meer R;
Address:		"ARS, USDA, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA. bob.vandermeer@ars.usda.gov"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		2012
Volume:		20120601
Issue:		6
Page Number:		728 - 745
DOI:		10.1007/s10886-012-0140-8
ISSN/ISBN:		1573-1561 (Electronic) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"This review focuses on the semiochemical interactions between ants and their soil environment. Ants occupy virtually every ecological niche and have evolved mechanisms to not just cope with, but also manipulate soil organisms. The metapleural gland, specific to ants was thought to be the major source of semiochemical antimicrobial compounds targeting general or specific deleterious microbes. The extremely diverse variety of semiochemicals and their sources with antimicrobial activity or potential activity is highlighted. The leaf-cutting ants and fire ant provide the most researched species, in part because they cause significant economic damage. The leaf-cutting ant is particularly interesting because researchers have uncovered unexpected interactions between leaf-cutting ant fungal farm, parasitic fungi, bacteria, yeasts, and ant defensive semiochemicals. These complex relationships highlight the multidimensional aspects of ants and the soil environment in which they live"
Keywords:		Animals Ants/*microbiology/physiology *Bacterial Physiological Phenomena Ecosystem Fungi/*physiology *Host-Pathogen Interactions Pheromones/*metabolism *Soil Microbiology;
Notes:		"MedlineVander Meer, Robert eng Review 2012/06/02 J Chem Ecol. 2012 Jun; 38(6):728-45. doi: 10.1007/s10886-012-0140-8. Epub 2012 Jun 1"