A plant virus enhances odorant‐binding protein 5 ( <scp> <i>OBP5</i> </scp> ) in the vector whitefly for more actively olfactory orientation to the host plant

Abstract

This study described a novel mechanism by which the olfactory system of vector insects could be regulated by a semipersistent plant virus, thereby affecting insect olfactory behavior and relationship with host plants. These results provided a basis for developing potential olfaction-based pest management strategies in the future. © 2022 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.