Geranium intoxication induces detoxification enzymes in the Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman

This study shows that toxic geranium and QA induce detoxification enzyme activity, but the induced enzymes do not effectively protect P. japonica from paralysis by QA. Further investigation is required through in vitro studies to know if the enzymes induced by geranium are capable of metabolizing QA. This study highlights a rare physiological mismatch between the detoxification tool kit of a generalist and its preferred host. Graphical abstract
Source: Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research