Characterization of stink bug saliva proteins opens door to controlling pests
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 14:52
in Biology & Nature
Brown marmorated stink bugs cause millions of dollars in crop losses across the United States because of the damage their saliva does to plant tissues. Researchers at Penn State have developed methods to extract the insect saliva and identify the major protein components, which could lead to new pest control approaches.
