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

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