B. Negin

Catechol acetylglucose: A newly identified benzoxazinoid-regulated defensive metabolite in maize

This study identifies catechol acetylglucose as a benzoxazinoid-regulated defensive metabolite in maize and shows its role in plant-insect interactions.

Knockout mutations of Nicotiana benthamiana defenses reveal the relative importance of acylsugars, nicotine, and a serine protease inhibitor in a natural setting

The paper evaluates the defensive roles of nicotine, acylsugars, and a serine protease inhibitor in Nicotiana benthamiana by comparing plant performance in natural and controlled settings.

Fatty Alcohols, a Minor Component of the Tree Tobacco Surface Wax, Reduce Insect Herbivory

The paper investigates how fatty alcohols in tree tobacco waxes affect insect herbivory, finding they reduce caterpillar growth but not aphid or snail herbivory, and influence egg-laying behavior.

Cuticular Wax Composition is Essential for Plant Recovery Following Drought with Little Effect under Optimal Conditions

This study shows that cuticular wax composition affects plant drought recovery but not growth under normal conditions, with alkanes being critical for drought tolerance.

Role of guard-cell ABA in determining maximal stomatal aperture and prompt vapor-pressure-deficit response

This study investigates the role of guard-cell ABA in stomatal responses to vapor pressure deficit, finding it does not drive immediate closure but is essential for adaptation to ambient VPD.