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.
Discusses plant defenses, highlighting the physical barriers plants develop against herbivores. Chemistry of secondary metabolites is discussed, detailing their role in plant protection along with cutting-edge genetic approaches to insect resistance including RNAi, as a pest management strategy.
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
Jamin Ali, PhD, is a foreign research expert at Jilin Agricultural University in China, where he focuses on applied chemical ecology and sustainable pest management solutions. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2024 Outstanding Postdoctoral Award in China and scholarships from Türkiye and the Indian government. Dr. Ali has authored several books and research articles in high-impact journals. He has presented his research at conferences and workshops in the UK, Kenya, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and India.
Adil Tonga, PhD, is a researcher at the Diyarbakir Plant Protection Research Institute, Türkiye. His focus lies in exploring the intricate interactions within trophic levels, investigating the relationships among plants, pests, and their natural enemies. A notable focus of his research involves selective insecticides that contribute to our understanding of the ecotoxicology of egg parasitoids, which helps to assess the compatibility of the insecticides within integrated pest management strategies.
Adnan Shakeel, PhD, is a molecular plantnematode researcher at the Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, India. Dr. Shakeel has undertaken postdoctoral training at Guangxi University (China) and CSIRIIIM (India). He has published more than 30 articles along with book chapters and conference abstracts. He has been awarded the Inspire Faculty Award by the DST of the Govt. of India and Young Scientist Associate Award in Plant Nematology by the Agricultural & Environmental Technology Development Society (AETDS).
Rizhao Chen, PhD, is a Professor at Jilin Agricultural University, China. His research, funded by prestigious institutions, focuses on projects such as digital early warning systems for pests and diseases. A prolific author, Dr. Chen has contributed extensively to SCI journals, emphasizing insect behavior and control mechanisms. Recognized for his achievements, Dr. Chen has received accolades for teaching quality, course construction, and contributions to natural science.
