The influence of water stress on the plant-herbivore interactions
Author of the article:TAN Ye1, 2** XU Wen-Yan1, 2 SHANG Han-Wu1*** ZHU Zeng-Rong2
Author's Workplace：1. Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China; 2. State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Entomology,Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Key Words：water stress, plant, herbivores
Abstract： Water as an important environment factor that plays a vital role in the growth and development of terrestrial life. With global warming and the consequent more frequent occurrence of abnormal weather conditions, water stress has become an important adverse stress factor which influences the growth and development of both plants and herbivores. This article describes both the direct and indirect influence of water stress on phytophagous insects. Direct effects include humidity, rainfall and soil moisture content and indirect effects include the effects of water stress on the host plants and the natural enemies of herbivorous insects. The object of this review is to provide a theoretical reference for understanding the effects of water stress on agricultural pests and to thereby improve their prevention and control.