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Natural Plant Defenses
Natural Plant Defenses
Natural plant defenses refer to the innate mechanisms plants use to defend against pests, diseases, and environmental stressors. These defenses can be physical, such as thick leaves or spiny structures, or chemical, such as the production of toxins or repellents. Plants also produce secondary metabolites like alkaloids and terpenes, which act as deterrents to herbivores and pathogens. Additionally, plants can employ mutualistic relationships with beneficial organisms, such as nitrogen-fixing bacteria or predator insects, to enhance their resilience. By selecting and breeding crops with strong natural defenses, farmers can reduce reliance on chemical pesticides and foster more sustainable farming systems.
Committee Members
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Alexandra D Solomou
Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece Agri 2026 Speakers
Stephen Jennewein
University of Florida, United States
Jason A Hedrick
The Ohio State University, United States
Mark D Light
The Ohio State University, United States
Martin Banov
Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, BulgariaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Agrowaste biomass energy, soil biotechnology & biopolymers in agronomics.
Raymond Uzoh, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Nigeria
Title : Effect of aqueous solutions of Azolla, Chromolaena and poultry manure on growth and yield components of tomato
Ayeni Leye Samuel, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States