the organization of gall on the ovary ofsesamum indicum l induced by the gall midge, asphondylia sesami felt, not only affects biochemical equilibrium of the host but also causes disturbed vegetative growth and reduced seed-setting. the toxicity created by the gall maker induces the re-orientation of vasculature cecidogenetic stimuli lead to excessive hypertrophy and hyperplasy forming the gall...

fire is one of the incorporate vegetation management practices for grasslands and semi-arid rangelands. it may affect symbiotic relationship between range plants and mycorrhiza. accordingly, this research was aimed to investigate the effects of a spring prescribed fire on the symbiotic relationships between mycorrhiza and 6 plant species. the study was conducted in a semi-arid steppe rangeland ...

When I was asked to act as editor for this Special Issue on plant–plant interactions, jumped at the opportunity. It seemed like a “coming-of-age” young field that has gradually coalesced from range of distinct areas and an opportunity make statement about importance interactions ecologically, agriculturally beyond. Looking back, did not realise actually jumping “into deep end,” without having l...