Insect-Plant Interactions and Control

The Ca2+ Channel CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE GATED CHANNEL13 (CNGC13) regulates systemic wound signalling and immunity against Spodoptera herbivory

This study identifies CNGC13 as a Ca2+ channel essential for systemic wound signalling and defense against Spodoptera herbivory in Arabidopsis, showing its role in Ca2+ wave propagation and jasmonate-dependent immunity.

Glandular Trichome Rupture in Tomato Plants is an Ultra-Fast & Sensitive Defense Mechanism Against Insects

The paper investigates how glandular trichome rupture in tomato plants serves as a rapid and sensitive defense mechanism against insect herbivory.

Arms race of physical defences: Hooked trichomes of Macaranga ant-plants kill lycaenid caterpillars, but one specialist has a counter-defence

The paper shows that hooked trichomes on Macaranga trees defend against most Arhopala caterpillars, but one species, A. amphimuta, can bypass this defense, indicating an evolutionary arms race between plants and herbivores.

Transcriptomic biomarkers reveal jasmonic and salicylic acid state under field herbivory

The paper identifies transcriptomic biomarkers to quantify SA and JA response states in Arabidopsis under field herbivory, revealing dynamic hormonal interactions shaped by herbivore abundance.

The highly conserved aphid effector pair Mp1-Mp58 associates to form an effector complex that targets host trafficking protein VPS52

The paper identifies an effector complex formed by aphid proteins Mp1 and Mp58 that interacts with the host protein VPS52, revealing a new layer of complexity in plant-insect interactions.

Plant silicon defence disrupts cryptic colouration in an insect herbivore by restricting carotenoid sequestration into the haemolymph

This study shows that plant silicon defenses reduce carotenoid uptake in insect herbivores, impairing their cryptic coloration and increasing predation risk.

Auxin-salicylic acid seesaw regulates the age-dependent balance between plant growth and herbivore defense

The paper identifies a hormonal crosstalk mechanism between auxin and salicylic acid that regulates age-dependent balance between plant growth and herbivore defense in Nicotiana benthamiana.

Plant diversity shapes plant volatile emission differently at the species and community level

The paper examines how plant diversity affects volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions at species and community levels using experimental plant communities.

Rice JASMONIC ACID OXIDASES (OsJAO) control resting jasmonate metabolism to promote development and repress basal immune responses

This study identifies rice JASMONIC ACID OXIDASES (OsJAO) as regulators of jasmonate metabolism, promoting growth and repressing basal immune responses.

Artificial lighting affects the predation performance of the predatory bug Orius insidiosus (Say) against the Western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)

This study examines how different LED light spectra and intensities affect the predation behavior of Orius insidiosus against Frankliniella occidentalis in controlled environments.

Isoprene deters insect herbivory by priming plant hormone responses

Tobacco engineered to emit isoprene resisted whiteflies and hornworms, deterred larval feeding, lost less photosynthesis, and produced a stronger jasmonic acid surge after herbivory or wounding.

Diurnal rhythms in durum wheat triggered by Rhopalosiphum padi (bird cherry-oat aphid)

This study investigates how aphid infestation affects diurnal rhythms in wheat by analyzing transcriptomic and metabolomic changes.

Herbivore prevalence poorly predicts yield in diverse cropping systems

The paper shows that herbivore prevalence does not consistently predict crop yield across different cropping systems, highlighting the importance of system-specific factors.

Tomato spotted wilt virus facilitates non-vector spider mite species (Tetranychus urticae and Tetranychus evansi) on whole tomato plants

This study shows that tomato spotted wilt virus facilitates two non-vector spider mite species on whole tomato plants but not on cut leaves, due to uneven virus distribution.

Dentification of the Sorghum TMCO Gene Family and Differential Expression Analysis Under Aphid Infestation

This study identifies and analyzes the TMCO gene family in sorghum, revealing its expression patterns under aphid infestation and potential roles in stress responses.

Caterpillar counter-adaptations to hooked trichomes: does the coevolutionary arms race continue?

This study examines how Heliconiini caterpillars adapt to hooked trichomes on Passiflora adenopoda leaves, finding that some species have thicker, more puncture-resistant cuticles and post-ingestive adaptations.

Optimization of rearing Transeius montdorensis under laboratory conditions

This study optimizes the rearing of Transeius montdorensis under lab conditions by testing different diets, finding that a mixed diet improves fecundity and growth rates while reducing contamination risks.

Plant species vary in nectar peroxide, an antimicrobial defense tolerated by some bacteria and yeasts

The paper measures hydrogen peroxide levels in nectar across plant species and examines microbial tolerance and community dynamics.

Aphid colony size is affected by plant chemotype and terpenoid mixture evenness in tansy

The paper examines how tansy chemotypes and terpenoid mixture evenness affect aphid colony size and herbivore interactions.

Within-plant variation in chemical defence of Erysimum cheiranthoides does not explain Plutella xylostella feeding preference

The paper quantifies within-plant variation in chemical defenses of Erysimum cheiranthoides and finds that cardenolides do not significantly affect Plutella xylostella feeding preference.

Induction by caterpillars of stored and emitted volatiles in terpene chemotypes from populations of wild cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)

This study examines how herbivory by caterpillars affects volatile terpene profiles in wild cotton plants, revealing chemotypic and geographic variation in volatile production and emission.

Volatile-suppressed peptide signaling enhances volatile responses in plant-plant interactions

This study shows that maize plants suppress CLE1E9 signaling to enhance volatile release in response to herbivore-induced HAC, shaping multitrophic interactions.

Leaf size determines damage- and herbivore-induced volatile emissions in maize

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

Vegetative induction increases plant resistance to antagonistic insect frugivores

This study shows that vegetative induction in plants increases resistance to frugivorous insects without significantly reducing reproductive traits.

Transcriptional reprogramming deploys a compartmentalized "timebomb" in Catharanthus roseus to fend off chewing herbivores

This study identifies a transcription factor that coordinates the production of insecticidal alkaloids in response to herbivory and cold stress in Catharanthus roseus.

Loss of olfaction reduces caterpillar performance and increases susceptibility to a natural enemy

This study shows that losing the ability to smell reduces caterpillar growth and makes them more vulnerable to parasitoid wasps.

Independent genetic mapping experiments identify diverse molecular determinants of host adaptation in a generalist herbivore

The paper uses two genetic mapping approaches to identify genomic regions and candidate genes associated with host plant adaptation in Tetranychus urticae.

Herbicidal interference: glyphosate drives both the ecology and evolution of plant-herbivore interactions

This study shows glyphosate exposure increases herbivory in plants and links glyphosate resistance to herbivory resistance, suggesting herbicides can drive eco-evolutionary dynamics in plant-herbivore interactions.

A Global Assessment of Plant-Mite Mutualism and its Ecological Drivers

The paper assesses plant-mite mutualism globally, showing mite domatia evolved in temperate regions and dry habitats, with climate-driven patterns of morphological convergence.

The sugar beet root maggot, Tetanops myopaeformis transcriptome sample statistics in relation to it experiencing susceptible and resistant reactions with sugar beet, Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris

The paper analyzes the transcriptome of sugar beet root maggot larvae in response to resistant and susceptible sugar beet plants, identifying gene expression patterns and potential biological insights.