Biosynthetic pathway and mating-regulated synthesis of 2-(undecyloxy)-ethanol in Monochamus saltuarius: Implications for pheromone-mediated communication and pest management.

Pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by the pine wood nematode (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), poses a severe threat to pine forests worldwide. In northeastern China, Monochamus saltuarius (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is a primary vector of this disease.…

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