Activity of quassinoids as antifeedants against aphids

• Published in: Journal of chemical ecology Vol. 15; no. 3; p. 993
• Main Authors: Polonsky, J, Bhatnagar, S C, Griffiths, D C, Pickett, J A, Woodcock, C M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.1989

A series of quassinoids was tested for antifeedant activity against the aphidMyzus persicae (Hemiptera, Aphididae). Isobrucein B, brucein B and C, glaucarubinone, and quassin decreased feeding at concentrations down to 0.05% and isobrucein A was effective at 0.01%. Only quassin showed no phytotoxic...