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ArticlePlant physiology2015

Alteration of Plant Primary Metabolism in Response to Insect Herbivory.

Shaoqun Zhou, Yann-Ru Lou, Vered Tzin, Georg Jander

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Article in Plant physiology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 112 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Shaoqun ZhouBoyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research (S.Z., Y.-R.L., V.T., G.J.) and School of Integrated Plant Sciences (S.Z., Y.-R.L.), Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3643-7875
Yann-Ru LouBoyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research (S.Z., Y.-R.L., V.T., G.J.) and School of Integrated Plant Sciences (S.Z., Y.-R.L.), Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4716-4323
Vered TzinBoyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research (S.Z., Y.-R.L., V.T., G.J.) and School of Integrated Plant Sciences (S.Z., Y.-R.L.), Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5912-779X
Georg JanderBoyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research (S.Z., Y.-R.L., V.T., G.J.) and School of Integrated Plant Sciences (S.Z., Y.-R.L.), Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853 gj32@cornell.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9675-934X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Plants in nature, which are continuously challenged by diverse insect herbivores, produce constitutive and inducible defenses to reduce insect damage and preserve their own fitness. In addition to inducing pathways that are directly responsible for the production of toxic and deterrent compounds, insect herbivory causes numerous changes in plant primary metabolism. Whereas the functions of defensive metabolites such as alkaloids, terpenes, and glucosinolates have been studied extensively, the fitness benefits of changes in photosynthesis, carbon transport, and nitrogen allocation remain less well understood. Adding to the complexity of the observed responses, the feeding habits of different insect herbivores can significantly influence the induced changes in plant primary metabolism. In this review, we summarize experimental data addressing the significance of insect feeding habits, as related to herbivore-induced changes in plant primary metabolism. Where possible, we link these physiological changes with current understanding of their underlying molecular mechanisms. Finally, we discuss the potential fitness benefits that host plants receive from altering their primary metabolism in response to insect herbivory.

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AnimalsCarbohydrate MetabolismHerbivoryInsectaLipid MetabolismNitrogenPhotosynthesisPlantsNitrogen

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PMID26378101
PMCPMC4634104

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