Allelochemical
- Nematicidal actions of the marigold exudate α-terthienyl: oxidative stress-inducing compound penetrates nematode hypodermis
Summary: α-terthienyl, an exudate of the marigold, effectively penetrates the nematode hypodermis in Caenorhabditis elegans dauer and Meloidogyne incognita J2 larvae, and exerts nematicidal activity through oxidative stress induction.