Metabolite-guided disruption of Spodoptera frugiperda: molecular docking and EAD insights for targeted control

Key Points

• Molecular docking reveals specific interactions between metabolites and Spodoptera frugiperda's biological pathways, aiding targeted control.
• Electroantennogram (EAD) data indicates significant responses of Spodoptera frugiperda to specific metabolite cues, enhancing pest management tactics.
• This study employs advanced molecular docking techniques to explore chemical interactions and their effects on pest behavior, offering new control methods.
• Findings suggest metabolite guidance may offer promising pest management strategies, highlighting the need for further exploration and validation.