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Dose-dependent effect of methyl jasmonate on Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 August 2025

Prangthip Parichanon Open the ORCID record for Prangthip Parichanon [Opens in a new window] ,
Priscilla Farina Open the ORCID record for Priscilla Farina [Opens in a new window] ,
Linda Abenaim  and
Barbara Conti Open the ORCID record for Barbara Conti [Opens in a new window]
Prangthip Parichanon
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Priscilla Farina
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Linda Abenaim
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Barbara Conti*
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy Nutrafood Research Center, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Corresponding author: Barbara Conti; Email: barbara.conti@unipi.it
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Abstract

Drosophila suzukii is a significant pest of soft- and thin-skinned fruit crops. Synthetic pesticides remain the primary control method; however, their use raises concerns about insect resistance and harmful pesticide residues in produce. Methyl jasmonate (MeJA), a plant growth regulator in the jasmonate family, plays a key role in plant defence against herbivores and has been identified as a repellent for arthropods of medical and veterinary relevance. This study examined the effect of MeJA on D. suzukii female oviposition and adult behaviour using two-choice bioassays. In a two-choice cage, doses above 1287.5 µg/filter paper deterred D. suzukii females from oviposition by more than 90% on artificial fruits. Using a two-choice planar olfactometer, MeJA also repelled both sexes with median repellent dose (RD50) values of 55.24 µg/filter paper for females, 55.03 µg/filter paper for males, and 55.14 µg/filter paper for total adults. Interestingly, MeJA demonstrated a dose-dependent dual effect: at 309.0 µg/filter paper, it functioned as a bio-repellent, while lower doses (3.86–15.45 µg/filter paper) acted as an attractant. This dual effect suggests that MeJA could serve as both a repellent and an attractant depending on its dose, with potential applications as a lure in traps.

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behavioural responsebio-repellentdose-dependent dual effectovideterrence testspotted wing drosophilatwo-choice olfactometer

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Bulletin of Entomological Research , First View , pp. 1 - 8
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