Integrative volatilomics and behavioral analyses reveal sesquiterpene‐mediated resistance to Maruca vitrata in pigeonpea and its wild relatives

Key Points

• The aim is to identify resistance traits in pigeonpea and its wild relatives using advanced techniques.
• Combined volatilomics with molecular modeling and behavioral assays.
• Conducted analyses on pigeonpea and its wild relatives.
• Investigated host selection mechanisms by M. vitrata.
• Identified novel resistance traits in pigeonpea.
• Demonstrated the role of sesquiterpenes in pest resistance.
• Supported the potential development of resistant cultivars for pest management.