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March 1, 2026InsectsOpen Access

Characterization of Rice Volatile Secondary Metabolites and Their Role in Modulating the Behavior of the Brown Planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stål)

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LYLang YangLHLi-Fei Wangsu-Fei HuangWHWenjie Huang

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Analyses identify rice volatile metabolites influencing insect behavior, indicating pest management strategies.

Key Points

  • This research examines rice volatile metabolites to understand their role in affecting brown planthopper behavior.
  • Analyzed volatile secondary metabolites from rice varieties.
  • Conducted electrophysiological (EAG) and Y-tube olfactometer assays.
  • Compared metabolite profiles between resistant and susceptible rice varieties.
  • Identified 31 volatile metabolites, with 16 showing significant differences between rice varieties.
  • Fifteen volatiles were more abundant in susceptible plants; one was enriched in resistant varieties.
  • Male and female brown planthoppers showed positive chemotaxis to five specific volatiles and were repelled by others.

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Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8a7ec16d51705d2fadchttps://doi.org/10.3390/insects17030253
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