Although much is known about plant traits that function in nonhost resistance against
pathogens, little is known about nonhost resistance against herbivores, despite its …

We transformed the native tobacco, Nicotiana attenuata, to silence its lipoxygenase,
hydroperoxide lyase, and allene oxide synthase genes in order to inhibit oxylipin signaling …

Plant-herbivore relationships are complex interactions encompassing elaborate networks of
molecules, signals and strategies used to overcome defences developed by each other …

The prediction of human population growth worldwide indicates there will be a need to
substantially increase food production in order to meet the demand on food supply. This can …

Jasmonates are ubiquitous oxylipin-derived phytohormones that are essential in the
regulation of many development, growth and defence processes. Across the plant kingdom …

Plants are constantly challenged by insect pests that can dramatically decrease yields.
Insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts, for example, aphids, whiteflies, and leaf hoppers …

Plant defense responses against insect herbivores are induced through wound-induced
signaling and the specific perception of herbivore-associated molecular patterns (HAMPs) …

Active plant defense, also known as gene-for-gene resistance, is triggered when a plant
resistance (R) gene recognizes the intrusion of a specific insect pest or pathogen. Activation …

Insect pests are responsible for substantial crop losses worldwide through direct damage
and transmission of plant diseases, and novel approaches that complement or replace …

When insect herbivores attack plants, elicitors from oral secretions and regurgitants (OS)
enter wounds during feeding, eliciting defense responses. These generally require plant …