Research Articles
Thirsty Defenses: How Water Stress Shapes the Chemical Arsenal of Eucalyptus Trees
Explore how water availability influences cyanogenic defense chemistry in Eucalyptus cladocalyx seedlings and the evolutionary trade-offs between growth and defense.
The Invisible Shield: How a Plant's Scent Alters an Entire Ecosystem
Discover how cis-jasmone, a simple plant volatile, activates defense genes and reshapes insect behavior across multiple trophic levels in plant ecosystems.
The Invisible Shield: How Sesquiterpenes Power Plant Defense and Medicine
Explore the fascinating world of sesquiterpenes - the chemical compounds that power plant defense systems and provide powerful medicines for humanity.
The Bitter Truth: How Plants Brew a Poisonous Punch
Explore the fascinating world of plant cyanogenic glycosides - nature's sophisticated cyanide-based defense system found in common foods like almonds, cassava, and apple seeds.
The Invisible Shield: How a Tiny Enzyme in Rice Revolutionizes Plant Defense
Discover how syn-copalyl diphosphate synthase (syn-CPS) acts as rice's molecular defense architect, creating over 15 protective compounds against pathogens and competitors.
The Green Warfare: How Cytokinins Shape Plant Defenses Against Hungry Herbivores
Exploring how cytokinin hormones orchestrate plant defenses against herbivores through sophisticated chemical warfare and strategic resource allocation.
The Green Guardian: How Glutathione Shields Plants from a Hostile World
Exploring glutathione's role as a master antioxidant and signaling molecule in plant defense systems against environmental stress and pathogens.