%A K.S.Mier,N.D.Mier,M.Wang,L.Chavant,D.Fournier %T Antifeeding and Repellent Properties of Mushroom and Toadstool Carpophores %0 Journal Article %D 1998 %J Plant Diversity %R %P 1-3 %V 20 %N 02 %U {https://journal.kib.ac.cn/CN/abstract/article_31177.shtml} %8 1998-04-25 %X Aiming to determine antifeedant properties or repellent qualities of higher fungi against insects, 71 species of mushrooms and toadstools were screened using Spodeptera littoralis as a model insect. Reference tests were performed by offering an isolated larvae choising between a fungus-containing rearing medlium and a reference one. Among the 71 fungal species screened, 24 were fo und to show anti feeding or repellent properties as they were significantly rijected compared to the reference medium. A table of rejection of fungi by Spodetera ldtoralis is provided.