| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5922096 | Journal of Insect Physiology | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
ⶠMidgut β-glucosidase improves insect-host plant interaction in generalist caterpillars. ⶠLarvae adaptively decrease the β-glucosidase activity in response to the host plant. ⶠThe β-glucosidase activity is lower in the plants with more toxic plant glycosides. ⶠThe adaptive decrease of β-glucosidase activity enhances the caterpillar's tolerance.
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Authors
Helga Pankoke, M. Deane Bowers, Susanne Dobler,