Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies
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Resumo: | Termites have become an important pest of Eucalyptus and Pinus reforestations, sugarcane and other cultures. An alternative for the control of this pest would be the use of attractive traps that take in account the social behavior of these insects. Diverse factors are important for the insects in the localization of the habitat and the choice of the food and specific odors can facilitate this. Studies referring to Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) are scarce. The objective of this work was to analyze the tergal cuticular extract of H. tenuis and determine the selectivity and sensitivity of its antennae to the components of this extract by electroantennography (EAG). The composition of the cuticular extract was determined by GC-MS analysis. The hydrocarbons found were restricted to linear alkanes, being most abundant C24 to C27 that comprises ca. 65% of the total. Olefins were not detected. EAG and behavioral test responses to the cuticular hydrocarbons were greater and significantly different from the control and the high selectivity of the antennae to the extract indicates its potential as chemical messenger. Cuticular hydrocarbons mixture is species-specific and can be used to identify a given taxon without the diagnostic castes, soldiers or imagoes. Difference in the composition appears to relate with the type of habitat of specie. |
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Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological StudiesCuticular HydrocarbonsElectroantennographyHeterotermes tenuisalkanealkenehydrocarbonanimalBrazilchemistrydecision makingelectrophysiologyenvironmentisolation and purificationIsopteramass fragmentographymethodologyodorphysiologyAlkanesAlkenesAnimalsChoice BehaviorElectrophysiologyEnvironmentGas Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryHydrocarbonsOdorsAnimaliaEucalyptusHeterotermesHexapodaRhinotermitidaeSaccharum hybrid cultivarTermites have become an important pest of Eucalyptus and Pinus reforestations, sugarcane and other cultures. An alternative for the control of this pest would be the use of attractive traps that take in account the social behavior of these insects. Diverse factors are important for the insects in the localization of the habitat and the choice of the food and specific odors can facilitate this. Studies referring to Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) are scarce. The objective of this work was to analyze the tergal cuticular extract of H. tenuis and determine the selectivity and sensitivity of its antennae to the components of this extract by electroantennography (EAG). The composition of the cuticular extract was determined by GC-MS analysis. The hydrocarbons found were restricted to linear alkanes, being most abundant C24 to C27 that comprises ca. 65% of the total. Olefins were not detected. EAG and behavioral test responses to the cuticular hydrocarbons were greater and significantly different from the control and the high selectivity of the antennae to the extract indicates its potential as chemical messenger. Cuticular hydrocarbons mixture is species-specific and can be used to identify a given taxon without the diagnostic castes, soldiers or imagoes. Difference in the composition appears to relate with the type of habitat of specie.Departamento de Química Univ. Federal de São Carlos, 13565-905 - São Carlos - SPDepartamento de Biologia Centro de Estudos de Insetos Sociais UNESP, 13506-900 - Rio Claro - SPDepartamento de Biologia Centro de Estudos de Insetos Sociais UNESP, 13506-900 - Rio Claro - SPUniversidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar)Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)Batista-Pereira, Luciane G.Dos Santos, Márcio G.Corrêa, Arlene G.Fernandes, João B.Arab, Alberto [UNESP]Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria [UNESP]Dietrich, Célia R. R. C. [UNESP]Pereira, Dilmar A. [UNESP]Bueno, Odair C. [UNESP]2014-05-27T11:21:01Z2014-05-27T11:21:01Z2004-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article135-139application/pdfhttp://www.znaturforsch.com/ac/v59c/c59c.htmZeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section C Journal of Biosciences, v. 59, n. 1-2, p. 135-139, 2004.0939-5075http://hdl.handle.net/11449/67620WOS:0002207904000262-s2.0-13422887362-s2.0-1342288736.pdfScopusreponame:Repositório Institucional da UNESPinstname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESPengZeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section C Journal of Biosciences0.8820,288info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2023-10-14T06:02:56Zoai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/67620Repositório InstitucionalPUBhttp://repositorio.unesp.br/oai/requestopendoar:29462024-08-05T14:50:59.923731Repositório Institucional da UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false |
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Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies |
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Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies |
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Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies Batista-Pereira, Luciane G. Cuticular Hydrocarbons Electroantennography Heterotermes tenuis alkane alkene hydrocarbon animal Brazil chemistry decision making electrophysiology environment isolation and purification Isoptera mass fragmentography methodology odor physiology Alkanes Alkenes Animals Choice Behavior Electrophysiology Environment Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Hydrocarbons Odors Animalia Eucalyptus Heterotermes Hexapoda Rhinotermitidae Saccharum hybrid cultivar |
title_short |
Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies |
title_full |
Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies |
title_fullStr |
Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies |
title_full_unstemmed |
Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies |
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Cuticular Hydrocarbons of Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Analyses and Electrophysiological Studies |
author |
Batista-Pereira, Luciane G. |
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Batista-Pereira, Luciane G. Dos Santos, Márcio G. Corrêa, Arlene G. Fernandes, João B. Arab, Alberto [UNESP] Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria [UNESP] Dietrich, Célia R. R. C. [UNESP] Pereira, Dilmar A. [UNESP] Bueno, Odair C. [UNESP] |
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author |
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Dos Santos, Márcio G. Corrêa, Arlene G. Fernandes, João B. Arab, Alberto [UNESP] Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria [UNESP] Dietrich, Célia R. R. C. [UNESP] Pereira, Dilmar A. [UNESP] Bueno, Odair C. [UNESP] |
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Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar) Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) |
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Batista-Pereira, Luciane G. Dos Santos, Márcio G. Corrêa, Arlene G. Fernandes, João B. Arab, Alberto [UNESP] Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria [UNESP] Dietrich, Célia R. R. C. [UNESP] Pereira, Dilmar A. [UNESP] Bueno, Odair C. [UNESP] |
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Cuticular Hydrocarbons Electroantennography Heterotermes tenuis alkane alkene hydrocarbon animal Brazil chemistry decision making electrophysiology environment isolation and purification Isoptera mass fragmentography methodology odor physiology Alkanes Alkenes Animals Choice Behavior Electrophysiology Environment Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Hydrocarbons Odors Animalia Eucalyptus Heterotermes Hexapoda Rhinotermitidae Saccharum hybrid cultivar |
topic |
Cuticular Hydrocarbons Electroantennography Heterotermes tenuis alkane alkene hydrocarbon animal Brazil chemistry decision making electrophysiology environment isolation and purification Isoptera mass fragmentography methodology odor physiology Alkanes Alkenes Animals Choice Behavior Electrophysiology Environment Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Hydrocarbons Odors Animalia Eucalyptus Heterotermes Hexapoda Rhinotermitidae Saccharum hybrid cultivar |
description |
Termites have become an important pest of Eucalyptus and Pinus reforestations, sugarcane and other cultures. An alternative for the control of this pest would be the use of attractive traps that take in account the social behavior of these insects. Diverse factors are important for the insects in the localization of the habitat and the choice of the food and specific odors can facilitate this. Studies referring to Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) are scarce. The objective of this work was to analyze the tergal cuticular extract of H. tenuis and determine the selectivity and sensitivity of its antennae to the components of this extract by electroantennography (EAG). The composition of the cuticular extract was determined by GC-MS analysis. The hydrocarbons found were restricted to linear alkanes, being most abundant C24 to C27 that comprises ca. 65% of the total. Olefins were not detected. EAG and behavioral test responses to the cuticular hydrocarbons were greater and significantly different from the control and the high selectivity of the antennae to the extract indicates its potential as chemical messenger. Cuticular hydrocarbons mixture is species-specific and can be used to identify a given taxon without the diagnostic castes, soldiers or imagoes. Difference in the composition appears to relate with the type of habitat of specie. |
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http://www.znaturforsch.com/ac/v59c/c59c.htm Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section C Journal of Biosciences, v. 59, n. 1-2, p. 135-139, 2004. 0939-5075 http://hdl.handle.net/11449/67620 WOS:000220790400026 2-s2.0-1342288736 2-s2.0-1342288736.pdf |
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