Sap-sucking insects like white flies and aphids are a disaster for plants. Not so much for their sap sucking but for giving plants bacteria and viruses. As such plant like to make it difficult for those insects. For example, by having a sturdier wax layer, like Chinese researchers found in a new study.
Tag Archives: Plant defence
Hairiness control
In a new study named ‘The SlGRAS9-SlMYC1 regulatory module controls glandular trichome formation and modulates resilience to pest in tomato’, French and Chinese researchers study which genes exactly determine the number of hairs loaded with such a chemical mine.
The growth or defence dilemma
Young plants are often extra sensitive for insect damage. But it is not as easy as increasing its defence a study of Chinese researchers shows in Scientific Advances.
Peace between Basil and Tricho helps the plant
Beneficial microbes can help the plant against evil ones. At least as long as the beneficial microbes all can get along with each other.
Plant en Zo 