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Plants and insects have engaged in a long evolutionary battle, leading to the development of sophisticated defense mechanisms and counter-adaptations. The intricate interplay between these two groups shapes ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and pest management strategies. In recent years, advances in molecular biology, chemical ecology, and genomics have unveiled the underlying mechanisms governing insect-plant interactions, offering novel insights for sustainable agriculture and pest control. By compiling cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews, these two volumes provide a holistic understanding of plant-insect dynamics and their implications for ecology and agriculture.
Volume 1 offers an in-depth exploration of the complex insect-plant interactions by integrating perspectives from ecology, entomology, plant physiology, and agroecosystem management. It brings together cuttingedge research and comprehensive reviews to highlight both well-established concepts and emerging trends in insect-plant dynamics.
Volume 2 explores the diverse defense strategies plants employ to deter herbivorous insects, from structural adaptations to chemical defenses and molecular signaling pathways.
Contents
Preface 1. Structural Defenses by Plants in Response to Herbivores Abdullahi Yusuf 2. Bitter Defenses: The Chemistry of Secondary Metabolites in Plant Protection Mogeda Mohammed Abdel Hafez and Rehab M. El-Gendy 3. Jasmonate-Mediated Plant Responses to Sap-Sucking Herbivores: A Comprehensive Review with Emerging Implications Adil Tonga and Jamin Ali 4. Molecular Signaling Cascades in Plants Against Herbivory Rohini Bhat and Manu Khajuria 5. Interactive Mechanisms and Management Challenges of Plutella xylostella (Diamondback Moth) in Brassica Imran Haider Shamsi, Wei Fu, Syed Muhammad Hassan Askri, Shaima Waris, Zakir Ibrahim, Abid Ali, Aamir Khan, Wessam A. Abd El-Rady, and Wenwu Zhou 6. The Plant Genomes Role in Fending Off Insect Invaders Najwa Shabir, Nargis Khurshaid, Aamir Hussain Pala, and Nasheeman Ashraf 7. Crop Protection with RNA Interference (RNAi) as a Promising Strategy for Effective Insect Management Mohamed A. Mosa, Yomna A. Mohamed, Hossam E. Harb, Dina S. S. Ibrahim, Shimaa Ghareeb, Mahmoud H. Abd El-Aziz, and Sozan E. El-Abeid 8. The Interplay by Major Signalling Pathways in Direct and Indirect Plant Defense Mechanisms Ayyar Priya, Byung Wook Yun, Vikram Kumar, Mohamed Elshikh, and Patil Vikas 9. The Role of Camouflage and Mimicry in Plant Protection Mohd Ashaq, Zuby Gohar Ansari, Wajid Hasan, Modi Ragini, and Sheetanshu Gupta 10. Chemical Defenses in Plants Against Insect Herbivores Vaseem Raja and Aashaq Hussain Bhat 11. Jasmonates: The Key Regulators of Plant-Pest Interaction Ashutosh Sharma, Indu Sharma, Yogesh Kumar, Talwinder Kaur, Aditi Sharma, and Sonika Sharma 12. Unveiling the Arms Race Between Plants and Insects Uzma Jan, Aabida Gul, and Nasheeman Ashraf 13. Induced Plant Defenses Against Insect Herbivores: From Lab to Field: Bridging the Gap in Pest Management Applications Fatemeh Yarahmadi and Ali Rajabpour Index



