Tristan Michael Cofer

The paper shows that intact maize plants release induced volatiles earlier than wounded neighbors, triggered by green leaf volatiles from the wounded plants.

The paper investigates whether Fusarium xyrophilum pseudoflowers attract insects for dispersal by analyzing insect visitation, fungal DNA on insects, and volatile compounds.

The paper shows that larger leaves in maize emit more volatiles when damaged, and herbivores prefer larger leaves, increasing volatile emissions without growth benefits.