Ripe coffee berry volatiles repel second instar nymphs of Antestia bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: #Antestiopsis thunbergii#)

Njihia T., Torto B., Murungi L.K., Irungu J., Mwenda D., Babin R.
2018

Understanding the roles of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in insect¿plant interactions is a key component towards the development of safe pest management strategies and sustainable agriculture. Kairomones in unripe berries of Coffea arabica mediate host recognition of second instar nymphs of Antestia bugs, Antestiopsis thunbergii Gmelin, and are good candidates for the pest management. In the ...

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