The multifunctional roles of polyphenols in plant-herbivore interactions
There is no argument to the fact that insect herbivores cause significant losses to plant
productivity in both natural and agricultural ecosystems. To counter this continuous …
productivity in both natural and agricultural ecosystems. To counter this continuous …
Advances in plant metabolomics and its applications in stress and single-cell biology
In the past two decades, the post-genomic era envisaged high-throughput technologies,
resulting in more species with available genome sequences. In-depth multi-omics …
resulting in more species with available genome sequences. In-depth multi-omics …
From fighting critters to saving lives: polyphenols in plant defense and human health
A Stiller, K Garrison, K Gurdyumov, J Kenner… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, are a group of specialized metabolites
in plants that largely aid in plant defense by deterring biotic stressors and alleviating abiotic …
in plants that largely aid in plant defense by deterring biotic stressors and alleviating abiotic …
A Review of the Biological Properties of Purple Corn (Zea mays L.)
In the food and beverage industries, replacing synthetic colorants with plant-based colorants
has become popular in recent times. Purple corn (Zea mays L.) is an important source of …
has become popular in recent times. Purple corn (Zea mays L.) is an important source of …
Exposure to polyphenol-rich purple corn pericarp extract restricts fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth
S Singh, RR Kariyat - Plant Signaling & Behavior, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Bioactive compounds such as polyphenols in plants have been well studied for their
potential insecticidal activities. These are considered as safe alternatives against chemical …
potential insecticidal activities. These are considered as safe alternatives against chemical …
A quantitative micro-tomographic gut atlas of the lepidopteran model insect Manduca sexta
The tobacco hornworm is used extensively as a model system for ecotoxicology,
immunology and gut physiology. Here, we established a micro-computed tomography …
immunology and gut physiology. Here, we established a micro-computed tomography …
Aloe barbadensis rinds employ physical and chemical defense mechanisms against insect herbivores with varying success
Plants deter herbivory through a suite of physical and chemical defenses. While most
studies have focused on understanding one or the other, efficient plant defense against …
studies have focused on understanding one or the other, efficient plant defense against …
Are epicuticular waxes a surface defense comparable to trichomes? A test using two Solanum species and a specialist herbivore
Although plants possess a suite of structural defenses, most studies have focused on
trichomes. Trichomes can have both pre-and post-ingestive effects and have been …
trichomes. Trichomes can have both pre-and post-ingestive effects and have been …
Assessing the quality and eco-beneficial microbes in the use of silkworm excrement compost
X Shen, J He, N Zhang, Y Li, X Lei, C Sun… - Waste Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Sericulture has become widespread globally, and the utilization of artificial diets produces a
substantial quantity of silkworm excrement. Although silkworm excrement can be composted …
substantial quantity of silkworm excrement. Although silkworm excrement can be composted …
Sex and stress modulate pupal defense response in tobacco hornworm
In insects, larval and adult defenses against predators have been well studied. However,
pupal (also known as resting stage) defenses have been overlooked and not examined …
pupal (also known as resting stage) defenses have been overlooked and not examined …