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Mesh-bag herbivore performance bioassay (Valerianaceae)
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Description
Caterpillars were enclosed in mesh bags on plant inflorescences to measure constitutive plant defenses while excluding natural enemies. Development time, pupal mass, mortality and parasitism rates were recorded.
Typical Equipment
- sealed mesh bags
- scale
- Petri dishes
- moist paper towels
Output Measurements
- caterpillar mortality rate
- pupal mass
- development time
- parasitoid emergence rate