Enhancing natural enemy performance through plant secondary metabolites: The role of caffeine for the parasitoid Snellenius manilae

The food resources in the field can effectively strengthen the ability of natural enemies to control the pest. Certain compounds, in addition to carbohydrates and amino acids, may improve the physiological performance of insects. Caffeine, for instance, has been shown to enhance pollinator memory an...

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