Mechanisms of Odor Coding in Coniferous Bark Beetles : From Neuron to Behavior and Application
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Coniferous bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) locate their hosts by means of olfactory signals, such as pheromone, host, and nonhost compounds.
Behavioral responses to these volatiles are well documented.
However, apart from the olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs) detecting pheromones, information on the peripheral olfactory physiology has for a long time been limited.
Recently, however, comprehensive studies on the ORNs of the spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus, were conducted.
Several new classes of ORNs were described and odor encoding mechanisms were investigated.
In particular, links between behavioral responses and ORN responses were established, allowing for a more profound understanding of bark beetle olfaction.
This paper reviews the physiology of bark beetle ORNs.
Special focus is on I.
typographus, for which the available physiological data can be put into a behavioral context.
In addition, some recent field studies and possible applications, related to the physiological studies, are summarized and discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Andersson, Martin N.. 2012. Mechanisms of Odor Coding in Coniferous Bark Beetles : From Neuron to Behavior and Application. Psyche،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449714
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Andersson, Martin N.. Mechanisms of Odor Coding in Coniferous Bark Beetles : From Neuron to Behavior and Application. Psyche No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449714
American Medical Association (AMA)
Andersson, Martin N.. Mechanisms of Odor Coding in Coniferous Bark Beetles : From Neuron to Behavior and Application. Psyche. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449714
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449714