The interactions of plants with environment and insects are bi-directional and dynamic.
Consequently, a myriad of mechanisms has evolved to engage organisms in different types …

Allelopathy is the biological phenomenon of chemical interactions between living organisms
in the ecosystem, and must be taken into account in addressing pest and weed problems in …

Covering: 1928–2021 Ginkgo biloba L. is one of the most distinctive plants to have emerged
on earth and has no close living relatives. Owing to its phylogenetic divergence from other …

Covering: through June 2021 Terpenoids are the largest class of natural products
recognised to date. While mostly known to humans as bioactive plant metabolites and part of …

Increasing evidence regarding lipids' beneficial effects on human health has changed the
common perception of consumers and dietary officials about the role (s) of food lipids in a …

Terpenoids are ubiquitous to all kingdoms of life and are one of the most diverse groups of
compounds, both structurally and functionally. Despite being derived from common …

Given the large yield losses attributed to plant-parasitic nematodes and the limited
availability of sustainable control strategies, new plant-parasitic nematode control strategies …

Maize crops are exposed to a wide range of abiotic and biotic stresses, which induce the
disruption of plant metabolism and affect crop yield and quality. An increase in drought or …

Plants generate protective molecules in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. In laboratory
experiments, 48 h UV‐B irradiation of peach fruits and leaves reduced the flavour‐related …

The fascinating scent of rose (Rosa genus) flowers has captivated human senses for
centuries, making them one of the most popular and widely used floral fragrances. Despite …