A beta-glucosidase of an insect herbivore determines both toxicity and deterrence of a dandelion defense metabolite
M. Huber, T. Roder, S. Irmisch, A. Riedel, S. Gablenz, J. Fricke, P. Rahfeld, M. Reichelt, C. Paetz, N. Liechti, L. Hu, Y. Meng, W. Huang, C. A. Robert, J. Gershenzon, M. Erb
The paper shows that an insect beta-glucosidase metabolizes a dandelion defense compound, reducing its toxicity and altering herbivore feeding preference.
bioRxiv · Mar 22, 2021Ecology