AT ANY time, maize plants are in danger of being dismembered by the vicious western corn rootworm larvae. When under attack, the plants call the emergency service for help. This service is provided by beneficial nematode worms that are specialized in killing the enemy. The plant secretes a volatile compound to call for their help.
The larvae of the western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) are destructive maize crop pests. They go feed on the plant
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