Publications by authors named "Dongik Chang"
Front Physiol
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Beneficial root microbes enhance plant growth and crop yield while providing protection against pests by activating plant defense mechanisms.
- The study tested how these microbes influence indirect resistance to herbivores by examining tomato plants inoculated with specific fungi in relation to insect predation.
- Results showed that while the microbes slightly affected volatile emissions after herbivory, they significantly influenced gene expression related to plant defense, highlighting their potential role in integrated pest management strategies.
