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Plants and insects have engaged in a long evolutionary battle, leading to the development of sophisticated defense mechanisms and counter-adaptations. The intricate interplay between these two groups shapes ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and pest management strategies. In recent years, advancements in molecular biology, chemical ecology, and genomics have unveiled the underlying mechanisms governing insect-plant interactions, offering novel insights for sustainable agriculture and pest control. This new two-volume set, Insect-Plant Interactions, explores the diverse defense strategies plants employ to deter herbivorous insects, from structural adaptations to chemical defenses and molecular signaling pathways. By compiling cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews, this volume provides a holistic understanding of plant-insect dynamics and their implications for ecology and agriculture. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editor: Jamin Ali, PhD Foreign Research Expert, Jilin Agricultural University, China Jamin Ali, PhD, is a Foreign Research Expert at Jilin Agricultural University in China, where he focuses on applied chemical ecology and sustainable pest management solutions. He earned his PhD in Chemical Ecology from Keele University, United Kingdom, with a thesis exploring the interactions between the aphid Myzus persicae and its natural enemies. His academic journey includes a Master of Science in Zoology from Aligarh Muslim University, India, and advanced training in Integrated Crop Management at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Dr. Ali’s career includes international research and teaching roles, such as a Visiting Scientist position at Ben-Gurion University, Israel, and a Teaching Assistant role at Keele University, UK. His work emphasizes using semiochemicals to develop eco-friendly pest control strategies, contributing to integrated pest management (IPM) practices globally. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2024 Outstanding Postdoctoral Award in China and scholarships from Türkiye and the Indian government. Dr. Ali has authored multiple influential books, such as The Peach Potato Aphid (Myzus persicae): Ecology and Management and Chemical Ecology: Insect-Plant Interactions. His research articles in high-impact journals explore plant defenses and sustainable agricultural practices. He has presented his research at conferences and workshops in the United Kingdom, Kenya, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and India. Currently, Dr. Ali advances IPM through collaborations, focusing on phytohormones, plant-insect interactions, and innovative pest control technologies. His work connects scientific research with practical solutions to improve agricultural sustainability worldwide. Adil Tonga, PhD Researcher, Diyarbakir Plant Protection Research Institute, Diyarbakir, Türkiye Adil Tonga, PhD, currently serves as a dedicated researcher at the Diyarbakir Plant Protection Research Institute, Diyarbakir, Türkiye. His particular focus lies in exploring the intricate interactions within trophic levels, investigating the relationships among plants, pests, and their natural enemies. A notable focus of his research consists of the projects involving selective insecticides that not only contributes to our understanding of the ecotoxicology of egg parasitoids but also plays a pivotal role in assessing the compatibility of the insecticides within integrated pest management strategies. His holistic approach underscores his commitment to advancing both theoretical understanding and practical solutions within the field of plant protection. His academic journey includes the acquisition of MSc and PhD certificates from Dicle University in Diyarbakir, Türkiye. Adnan Shakeel, PhD Molecular Plant-Nematode Researcher, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM), Srinagar, India Adnan Shakeel, PhD, is a Molecular Plant-Nematode Researcher, currently working on the saffron-nematode metabolic interplay at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM), Srinagar, India. Through seven years of research experience on plant-nematode dialogue, Dr. Shakeel has identified the major parasitic nematodes in the Aligarh and Kashmir region of India and estimated their effect on root vegetable crops like carrot and beetroot, and on an important medicinal crop, saffron. Dr. Shakeel has published more than 25 SCI-indexed articles on plant-nematode/microbe interactions along with several book chapters and conference abstracts. He has been awarded with the Young Scientist Associate Award in Plant Nematology by Agricultural & Environmental Technology Development Society, Uttarakhand, India. He has been reviewing articles for several journals. He has completed his PhD in Plant Nematology from Aligarh Muslim University, India, with his thesis titled “Evaluation of fly ash and nitrogen fertilizer for the management of root-knot nematodes.” Nasheeman Ashraf, PhD Plant Molecular Biologist, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM), Srinagar, India Nasheeman Ashraf, PhD, is a Plant Molecular Biologist, currently working on modern genomic approaches to understand the molecular plant-microbe interactions at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM), Srinagar, India. She is currently leading the saffron biology group with PhD students and postdocs. Dr. Ashraf has been mainly working on the metabolite and apocarotenoid pathways of saffron plants in response to biotic and abiotic factors, including fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and endophytes. Her contribution has boosted crop production significantly in the Kashmir region. She has published more than 30 SCI-indexed research articles in reputable scientific journals and has edited one book so far. She is actively reviewing for various international journals. She has also received two international/national patents for her research. She has been awarded with some international awards, including, a European Molecular Biology Organization short-term fellowship to work as a visiting scientist at the Botanical Institute, University of Castilla La Mancha, Spain, and CSIR-Raman Research Fellowship to work as a visiting scientist at the University of Kentucky, USA. Dr. Ashraf completed her PhD at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, working on plant-microbe molecular talks. |
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