Optimal Strategies for Signal Sending and Perception in Volatile-mediated Within-Plant Signaling against Herbivory
S. Kudo, Koki Iwakura, Akiko Satake
The paper develops a mathematical model to analyze optimal strategies for HIPV emission and perception in plant defense against herbivory, showing they co-evolve under intermediate herbivory levels.
bioRxiv · May 11, 2026 · PreprintEcology