cis-Jasmone, or (Z)-jasmone, is well known as a component of plant volatiles, and its release
can be induced by damage, for example during insect herbivory. Using the olfactory system …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal ( AM ) fungi, which form symbioses with the roots of the most important
crop species, are usually considered biofertilizers, whose exploitation could represent a …

The invasive spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Dipt.: Drosophilidae),
a native of East Asia, has widely established in North America and Europe, where it is a …

Multitrophic interactions are powerful forces shaping the structure of living communities. Plants
encounter a great diversity of organisms in their environment: some of these interactions …

Aphids are economically important insect pests of agriculture and forest crops. They feed on
phloem sap by extremely efficient mouthparts modified into long and flexible stylets. …

Pest control through integrated pest management systems stands as a very convenient
sustainable hazard-free alternative to pesticides, which are a growing global concern if overused…

Fifty‐three European species of Metaphycus are revised. Three generic synonymies are
proposed, nine species are described as new, sixteen new specific synonymies and four new …

Soil microbial mutualists of plants, including mycorrhizal fungi, non‐mycorrhizal fungi and
plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, have been typically characterized for increasing nutrient …

Below ground and above ground plant–insect–microorganism interactions are complex and
regulate most of the developmental responses of important crop plants such as tomato. We …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are very widespread, forming symbiotic associations with
∼80% of land plant species, including almost all crop plants. These fungi are considered of …