Ellagic acid (EA) is a bioactive polyphenolic compound naturally occurring as secondary
metabolite in many plant taxa. EA content is considerable in pomegranate (Punica granatum …

Abstracts Tannins are found in most of the species throughout the plant kingdom, where
their functions are to protect the plant against predation and might help in regulating the …

Phenylpropanoids, the largest class of natural products including flavonoids, anthocyanins,
monolignols and tannins perform multiple functions ranging from photosynthesis, nutrient …

Tannins are natural phenolic compounds that are widespread and almost ubiquitous in the
vegetal world. They can be found in fruit, wood and bark of trees, and many types of wild …

Flavonoids are secondary metabolites commonly found in plants. They are known for their
antioxidant properties, are part of the defense mechanisms of plants and are responsible for …

Tannins are polyphenols characterized by different molecular weights that plants are able to
synthetize during their secondary metabolism. Macromolecules (proteins, structural …

Flavonoids are widely known for the colors they confer to plant tissues, their contribution to
plant fitness and health benefits, and impact on food quality. As convenient biological …

The insect's microbiota is well acknowledged as a “hidden” player influencing essential
insect traits. The gut microbiome of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) has been shown to …

Simple Summary Due to the banning of many synthetic pesticides, current intensive farming
systems require us to develop new approaches to integrated pest management. Devastating …

Plants respond to herbivory through various morphological, biochemicals, and molecular
mechanisms to counter/offset the effects of herbivore attack. The biochemical mechanisms of …