Brown planthopper (BPH) is one of the most destructive insects affecting rice (Oryza sativa
L.) production. Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) is a key enzyme involved in plant …

Fusarium wilt is one of the most serious diseases affecting cotton. However, the
pathogenesis and mechanism by which Fusarium oxysporum overcomes plant defence …

We examined ways in which the Brown planthopper induced008a (Bphi008a; AY256682)
gene of rice (Oryza sativa) enhances the plant's resistance to a specialist herbivore, the …

Identifying the maximum level of inherent defense against harmful insects in natural
variation among wild lineages of crop plants may result in high yield tolerant varieties and …

Background The fungal pathogen, Beauveria bassiana, is an efficient biocontrol agent
against a variety of agricultural pests. A thorough understanding of the basic principles of …

Aphis gossypii, commonly known as the cotton aphid, is a widely distributed pest of
agricultural crops and acts as a vector for many serious plant viruses. Cotton aphid shows …

Background Young wheat plants are continuously exposed to herbivorous insect attack. To
reduce insect damage and maintain their growth, plants evolved different defense …

Abiotic stress is a major environmental factor that limits cotton growth and yield, moreover,
this problem has become more and more serious recently, as multiple stresses often occur …

Plants face constant threats from insect herbivores, which limit plant distribution and
abundance in nature and crop productivity in agricultural ecosystems. In recent decades, the …

Verticillium wilt caused by Verticillium dahliae is a destructive cotton disease causing severe
yield and quality losses worldwide. WRKY transcription factors play important roles in plant …