Scientists discover how to send insects off the scent of crops

Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 06:49 in Biology & Nature

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-funded research, published this week in Chemical Communications, describes how scientists have discovered molecules that could confuse insects' ability to detect plants by interfering with their sense of smell. This could reduce damage to crops by insect pests and contribute to food security...

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