An aphid-resistant plant metabolite as a candidate aphicide: Insight into the bioactivity and action mode of betulin against aphids
Junxiu Wang, Matthana Klakong, Qiuyu Zhu, Jinting Pan, Yudie Duan, Lirong Wang, Yong Li, Jiangbo Dang, Danlong Jing, Hong Zhou
The paper investigates betulin's bioactivity and mechanism against aphids, showing it inhibits MpGABR and causes aphid death.
bioRxiv · May 18, 2025 · PreprintMolecular Biology