Influence of peppermint phenolics and monoterpenes on twospotted spider mite (Acari:Tetranychidae) [Tetranychus urticae]

The authors examined Tetranychus urticae (Koch) fecundity and development on three peppermint, Mentha piperita L., leaf age classes which differed significantly (P < 0.05) in total phenolic and monoterpene content. The monoterpene content of leaves was not significantly correlated with spider mit...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	Environmental entomology 1984-02, Vol.13 (1), p.282-285
Hauptverfasser:	Larson, K.C, Berry, R.E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Insecta Invertebrates Life cycle. Embryology. Development Mentha piperita Physiology. Development Tetranychidae Tetranychus urticae
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:	The authors examined Tetranychus urticae (Koch) fecundity and development on three peppermint, Mentha piperita L., leaf age classes which differed significantly (P < 0.05) in total phenolic and monoterpene content. The monoterpene content of leaves was not significantly correlated with spider mite biology, perhaps because monoterpenes are sequestered in plant cells not fed on by spider mites. However, vapors from 5% solutions of menthol and pulegone significantly reduced oviposition and increased mortality of female mites confined in unventilated petri dishes (P < 0.05).
ISSN:	0046-225X 1938-2936
DOI:	10.1093/ee/13.1.282