ReviewPeerJ2024
Insects' perception and behavioral responses to plant semiochemicals.
Review in PeerJ, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Who cites it
5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Machine learning-enabled chemical ecology for integrated pest management: from volatiles to field applications.Journal of insect science (Online) · 2026Review
- The deployment of semiochemical-based pest management tools for woody plants in managed residential and commercial landscapes: current status, challenges, and future directions.Journal of insect science (Online) · 2026Review
- Semiochemical-Mediated Host-Searching and Biological Control Potential ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Behavioral and lethal effects of yeast based bioformulations on Bactrocera dorsalis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Decoding chemical interactions among pomegranate,Frontiers in plant science · 2025Article
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1 author.
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Abstract
Insect-plant interactions are shaped by the exchange of chemical cues called semiochemicals, which play a vital role in communication between organisms. Plants release a variety of volatile organic compounds in response to environmental cues, such as herbivore attacks. These compounds play a crucial role in mediating the interactions between plants and insects. This review provides an in-depth analysis of plant semiochemicals, encompassing their classification, current understanding of extraction, identification, and characterization using various analytical techniques, including gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. The article also delves into the manner in which insects perceive and respond to plant semiochemicals, as well as the impact of environmental factors on plant odor emission and insect orientation. Furthermore, it explores the underlying mechanisms by which insects perceive and interpret these chemical cues, and how this impacts their behavioral responses, including feeding habits, oviposition patterns, and mating behaviors. Additionally, the potential applications of plant semiochemicals in integrated pest management strategies are explored. This review provides insight into the intricate relationships between plants and insects mediated by semiochemicals, highlighting the significance of continued research in this field to better understand and leverage these interactions for effective pest control.
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