Characterisation of GST genes from the Chinese white pine beetle <i>Dendroctonus armandi</i> (Curculionidae: Scolytinae) and their response to host chemical defence

Abstract

The increased transcription levels of GST genes suggested that they have some relationship with the detoxification of terpenoids that are released by host trees. The mediating oxidative stress that is caused by monoterpene might be the main role of the bark beetle GSTs.