作者: Justin G.A. Whitehill , Jörg Bohlmann
DOI: 10.1111/PCE.13571
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摘要: Insect pests are part of natural forest ecosystems contributing to rejuvenation but can also cause ecological disturbance and economic losses that expected increase with climate change. The white pine or spruce weevil (Pissodes strobi) is a pest conifer forests in North America. Weevil-host interactions various (Picea) species have been explored as genomic molecular reference system for defence against insects. Interactions occur two major phases the insect life cycle. In exophase, adult weevils free-moving display behaviour host selection oviposition affected by traits. endophase, insects live within where mobility development from eggs young adults complex defences. Genetic resistance exists several involves synergism constitutive induced chemical physical defences comprise syndrome. Here, we review disrupt cycle mechanisms which trees resist attack. We highlight aspects possible role microbiome. Knowledge this supporting health strategies tree breeding resistance.