title: The influence of dietaryβ-carboline alkaloids on growth rate, food consumption, and food utilization of larvae ofSpodoptera exigua (Hubner).
abstract: β-Carboline alkaloids are found worldwide in many plant families. Harman, harmine, and other simple β-carboline alkaloids were tested for activity against a generalist phytophagous insect, the beet army worm [Spodoptera exigua (Hubner)]. Chronic dietary exposure tests (neonate to pupa) reveal potent antifeedant and possible toxic effects. Acute dietary exposure tests on fifth-instar larvae also demonstrate antifeedant activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Developmental and Cell Biology, University of California at Irvine, 92717, Irvine, California.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Cavin
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rodriguez