Given the current rate of human population growth, the mass breeding of insects for feed
and food is in full industrial development, as a more efficient and effective alternative to …

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

Highlights•Upon feeding, herbivores secrete saliva, regurgitant and frass that come in
contact with the plant.•Herbivore's gut symbionts can also be released during feeding and …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and several Asian countries, maize continues to be a
major staple food for millions of people. It plays an important role in food and nutrition …

Mechanical damage caused by insect feeding along with components present in insect
saliva and oral secretions are known to induce jasmonic acid–mediated defense responses …

Fungi in the genus Metarhizium (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) are entomopathogens that
can establish as endophytes and benefit their host plant through growth promotion and …

Abstract Key Message This review provides an overview, analysis, and reflection on insect
elicitors and effectors (particularly from oral secretions) in the context of the 'arms race'with …

The tea plant, Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze, is an economically important, perennial
woody plant rich in catechins. Although catechins have been reported to play an important …

Chilo suppressalis is a notorious pest that attacks rice, feeding throughout the entire growth
period of rice and posing a serious threat to rice production worldwide. Due to the boring …

Insects such as the beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) cause extensive damage to maize
(Zea mays). Maize plants respond by triggering defense signaling, changes in gene …