Jasmonates (JAs)[Jasmonic acid (JA) and methyl jasmonates (MeJAs)] are known to take
part in various physiological processes. Exogenous application of JAs so far tested on …

Nectar contains water, sugars and amino acids to attract pollinators and defenders and is
protected from nectar robbers and microorganisms by secondary compounds and …

Plants attract mutualistic animals by offering a reward of nectar. Specifically, floral nectar
(FN) is produced to attract pollinators, whereas extrafloral nectar (EFN) mediates indirect …

Plants secrete extrafloral nectar (EFN) as an induced defense against herbivores. EFN
contains not only carbohydrates and amino acids but also pathogenesis-related proteins …

Carnivorous plants, such as the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), depend on an animal
diet when grown in nutrient-poor soils. When an insect visits the trap and tilts the …

During their evolution, plants have acquired diverse capabilities to sense their environment
and modify their growth and development as required. The versatile utilization of solar …

Distinct modifications fine-tune the activity of jasmonic acid (JA) in regulating plant growth
and immunity. Hydroxylated JA (12OH-JA) promotes flower and tuber development but …

In this paper, we investigated whether nitric oxide (NO) participated in the regulation of the
ascorbate-glutathione (AsA-GSH) cycle by exogenous jasmonic acid (JA) in the leaves of …

Background Animal-derived elicitors can be used by plants to detect herbivory but they
function only in specific insect–plant interactions. How can plants generally perceive …

Although the concept of botanical carnivory has been known since Darwin's time, the
molecular mechanisms that allow animal feeding remain unknown, primarily due to a …