Olfactory response of predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis to synthetic methyl salicylate

We studied the role of methyl salicylate as an important part of volatile blends in searching behaviour of the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis (Athias-Henriot). We showed that Methyl Salicylate (MeSa) attracted the predatory mites (1 h starved) in a dose range of 0.02-20 μg. The highest attr...

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Published in:	Archiv für Phytopathologie und Pflanzenschutz Vol. 47; no. 20; pp. 2442 - 2446
Main Authors:	Shastani, Somaye Khosravi, Ziaaddini, Mahdi, Latifi, Malihe, Golpayegani, Azadeh Zahedi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Taylor & Francis 14-12-2014 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	behaviour foraging behaviour HIPV Phytoseiidae Phytoseiulus persimilis spider mite volatile
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Summary:	We studied the role of methyl salicylate as an important part of volatile blends in searching behaviour of the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis (Athias-Henriot). We showed that Methyl Salicylate (MeSa) attracted the predatory mites (1 h starved) in a dose range of 0.02-20 μg. The highest attraction was recorded at the dose of 0.2 μg. The dose of 0.002 μg was considered under the detection level of the predator. P. persimilis could not detect the extra amount of MeSa (100 and 200 μg). The probable effect of starvation period on the predator response is discussed.
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ISSN:	0323-5408 1477-2906
DOI:	10.1080/03235408.2014.880562