Integrative screening of plant volatiles through transient receptor potential channel docking, olfactometry, and field validation in Bemisia tabaci

Key Points

• The aim is to identify key plant volatiles that attract whiteflies and validate their effectiveness in pest management.
• Docking studies to assess molecular interactions between volatiles and receptors.
• Olfactometry to evaluate attraction in a lab setting.
• Field validation of attractants for consistent pest monitoring.
• Key contributors identified include TRPA1 and TRPM channels.
• Validated attractants include thymol, β-caryophyllene, and cuminaldehyde.
• Demonstrated stronger and more reliable monitoring of whiteflies in various settings.