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

Abstract

Transcription levels of CarE genes suggest some relationship with the detoxification of terpenoids released by host trees. The functions of bark beetle esterase are mainly in hydrolyzing the host chemical defense and degrading odorant molecules during host selection and colonization. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.