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Animal-Plant Interactions

Animal-plant interactions encompass the diverse relationships between plants and animals, ranging from pollination and seed dispersal to herbivory, defense mechanisms, and the human use of plant-derived compounds. Research published in Advances in Plant Biology addresses both the molecular mechanisms underlying plan…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 61× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2638-4469 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Animal-plant interactions encompass the diverse relationships between plants and animals, ranging from pollination and seed dispersal to herbivory, defense mechanisms, and the human use of plant-derived compounds. Research published in Advances in Plant Biology addresses both the molecular mechanisms underlying plant biology and the applied dimensions of how humans interact with plants. Published work has examined the traditional uses of medicinal plants across cultures, documenting ethnobotanical knowledge that reflects centuries of human-plant relationships and the therapeutic applications of plant compounds. At the molecular level, the journal has explored plant-specific transcription factors and DNA-binding proteins, including structural features like disulfide bond-mediated dimerization domains that regulate gene expression—mechanisms that may influence how plants respond to environmental pressures including animal interactions. Understanding animal-plant interactions matters because these relationships shape ecosystem function, agricultural productivity, and human health. The interplay between fundamental plant molecular biology and applied research on plant uses provides insight into both evolutionary adaptations and practical applications, from conservation strategies to the development of plant-based medicines and sustainable agricultural practices.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 61 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Advances in Plant Biology (ISSN 2638-4469).

Journal editorial board
Filippos Ververidis · Greece Pasquale Filannino · Italy Laura Scrano · Italy

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