🌱 Prof. Dr. Jorge Zavala specializes in the intricate dynamics of plant-insect interactions, particularly focusing on the relationship between soybean crops and insect pests. 🦟 His research delves into the mechanisms underlying pest infestation, exploring factors such as insect behavior, plant defense mechanisms, and ecological variables. Through rigorous study and experimentation, Prof. Zavala aims to unravel the complexities of these interactions, seeking innovative strategies for pest management and crop protection. His work not only enhances our understanding of agricultural ecosystems but also offers practical insights crucial for sustainable farming practices. Prof. Zavala’s dedication to this field fosters resilience against pests, ensuring the prosperity of soybean cultivation and agricultural sustainability.
Publications Top Notes
Biotic stress globally downregulates photosynthesis genes
Published in Plant, cell & environment in 2010
Cited 602 times
Authors: DD Bilgin, JA Zavala, JIN Zhu, SJ Clough, DR Ort, EH DeLUCIA
Climate change: resetting plant-insect interactions
Published in Plant physiology in 2012
Cited 404 times
Authors: EH DeLucia, PD Nabity, JA Zavala, MR Berenbaum
Manipulation of Endogenous Trypsin Proteinase Inhibitor Production in Nicotiana attenuata Demonstrates Their Function as Antiherbivore Defenses
Published in Plant Physiology in 2004
Cited 310 times
Authors: JA Zavala, AG Patankar, K Gase, D Hui, IT Baldwin
Indirect suppression of photosynthesis on individual leaves by arthropod herbivory
Published in Annals of botany in 2009
Cited 288 times
Authors: PD Nabity, JA Zavala, EH DeLucia
Anthropogenic increase in carbon dioxide compromises plant defense against invasive insects
Published in Proceedings of the national academy of sciences in 2008
Cited 276 times
Authors: JA Zavala, CL Casteel, EH DeLucia, MR Berenbaum