title: Absence of farnesol in strawberry and hop foliage.
abstract: The farnesol content of foliage has been proposed as an indicator of susceptibility to the two-spotted spider mite in various crops. The use of this chemical "marker" was investigated for strawberry and hop varieties. No farnesol was detectable in any of the varieties tested. The techniques necessary for analysis and identification of farnesol from foliage are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Entomology Division, D.S.I.R., Private Bag, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Gunson
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Hutchins