Physiological Effects of Mucus From the Wood Wasp, Sirex Noctilio F., On the Foliage Of Pinus Radiata D. Don.

Abstract

The effects of mucus from S. noctilio on the physiology and biochemistry of needles of P. radiata are described. Some dramatic changes in respiratory rate and mode are noted, as well as effects on the activity of peroxidase and amylase enzymes.