Anthropogenic increase in carbon dioxide modifies plant –insect interactions

We present evidence demonstrating that changes in chemical defences in plants grown under elevated CO2 environment are hormonal regulated and reject the C:N hypothesis. In addition, we discuss current knowledge of the mechanisms that regulate plants defences against insects in elevated CO2 atmospheres.

Source: Annals of Applied Biology - October 28, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: J.A. Zavala, L. Gog, R. Giacometti Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research