Since 2021, aggregated from related topics
Insect-plant interactions refer to the relationship between insects and plants, including how insects use plants as a food source, how insects may benefit or harm plants, and how plants have evolved strategies to defend themselves against insect herbivory. This research area explores the mechanisms and consequences of interactions between insects and plants, such as the coevolution of plant defenses and insect adaptations, the role of plant chemistry in deterring herbivores, and the ecological impacts of insect herbivory on plant populations and communities. Understanding insect-plant interactions is important for pest management in agriculture, conservation of biodiversity, and understanding the dynamics of ecosystems.