Double infection of <i>Wolbachia</i> and <i>Spiroplasma</i> alters induced plant defense and spider mite fecundity

Abstract

Our results suggest that the reproduction benefits conferred by endosymbionts may be associated with changes in plant defense parameters and the concentrations of plant amino acids. The results highlight the importance of endosymbionts in interactions between spider mites and their host plants. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.