Ethylene: A Modulator of the Phytohormone-Mediated Insect Herbivory Network in Plants
Leonel Tarcisio da Cristina Bungala,
Chanung Park,
José Eulário Lampi Dique,
Ramaraj Sathasivam,
Su Young Shin,
Sang Un Park
Affiliations
Leonel Tarcisio da Cristina Bungala
Department of Crop Science, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
Chanung Park
Department of Crop Science, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
José Eulário Lampi Dique
Mozambique Agricultural Research Institute, Central Regional Center, Highway N° 6, Chimoio P.O. Box 42, Mozambique
Ramaraj Sathasivam
Department of Crop Science, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
Su Young Shin
Using Technology Development Department, Bio-Resources Research Division, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), 137, Donam 2-gil, Sangju-si 37242, Republic of Korea
Sang Un Park
Department of Crop Science, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
Plants have evolved to establish insect herbivory defences by modulating their metabolism, growth, and development. Precise networks of phytohormones are essential to induce those herbivory defences. Gaseous phytohormone ET plays an important role in forming herbivory defences. Its role in insect herbivory is not fully understood, but previous studies have shown that it can both positively and negatively regulate herbivory. This review presents recent findings on crosstalk between ET and other phytohormones in herbivory responses. Additionally, the use of exogenous ETH treatment to induce ET in response to herbivory is discussed.
