Early perception of stink bug damage in developing seeds of field-grown soybean induces chemical defences and reduces bug attack

摘要

BACKGROUNDSouthern green stink bugs (Nezara viridula L.) invade field-grown soybean crops, where they feed on developing seeds and inject phytotoxic saliva, which causes yield reduction. Although leaf responses to herbivory are well studied, no information is available about the regulation of defences in seeds.