Volatiles defenses of Amazon Azteca ants (repellent ants)
K. J. Jardine, L. R. d. O. Piva, T. B. Rodrigues, G. C. Spanner, J. R. Rodrigues, V. S. Menezes, I. Sampaio, D. C. Oliveira, B. O. Gimenez, N. Higuchi, J. Q. Chambers
This study identifies volatile emissions from Azteca ants, revealing key compounds like 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and new volatile ketones, with implications for insect repellent applications.
bioRxiv · Apr 15, 2020 · PreprintPlant Biology