The gut microbiota serves as a critical “organ” in the life cycle of animals, particularly in the
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …

Stomata play a central role in plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses. Existing
knowledge regarding the roles of stomata in plant stress is centered on abiotic stresses and …

Quercetin is a key flavonol in tea plants (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) with various
health benefits, and it often occurs in the form of glucosides. The roles of quercetin and its …

The interactions between plants and herbivorous insects are complex and involve multiple
factors, driving species formation and leading to the beginning of co-evolution 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 …

The vast spectrum of inducible plant defenses can have direct negative effects on
herbivores, or indirect effects, for instance in the form of herbivore-induced plant volatiles …

The precursors and derivatives of jasmonic acid (JA) contribute to plant protective immunity
to insect attack. However, the role of JA in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) defense against …

Lignin is a phenolic heteropolymer found in most terrestrial plants that contributes an
essential role in plant growth, abiotic stress tolerance, and biotic stress resistance. Recent …

Plants undergo dynamic metabolic changes at the cellular level upon insect infestation to
better defend themselves. Phenylpropanoids, a hub of secondary plant metabolites …