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Electroantennographic Bioassay as a Screening Tool for Host Plant Volatiles

Electroantennographic Bioassay as a Screening Tool for Host Plant Volatiles

DOI:
10.3791/3931-v

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12:43 min

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May 06, 2012

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1Plant Mycotoxin Research, U.S. Department of Agriculture,Agricultural Research Service

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:15Preparation of Volatile Compounds
  • 03:25Setting up the EAG Recording Software
  • 05:48Preparation of Insect Antennae
  • 08:22Performing the EAG Puff Screen
  • 10:45Interpreting Results
  • 12:28Conclusion

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A method to rapidly screen host plant volatiles by measurement of the electrophysiological response of adult navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) antennae to single components and blends via electroantennographic analysis is demonstrated.

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Electroantennographic BioassayScreening ToolHost Plant VolatilesKairomonesPlant-insect InteractionsHerbivorous InsectsAttractantsPesticidesInsect ControlPhenologyVolatile EmissionsLaboratory-based Screening BioassayElectroantennography (EAG)Olfactory ResponsesInsect Behavior

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