Insect-Plant Interactions Volume 2: Mechanisms and Strategies

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, Ragini Modi, 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

Biography

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 plant–nematode researcher at the Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, India. Dr. Shakeel has undertaken postdoctoral training at Guangxi University (China) and CSIR–IIIM (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.