Flavonoid production in tomato mediates both direct and indirect plant defences against whiteflies in tritrophic interactions.

Our results conclude that high flavonoid production in tomato enhances herbivore-induced direct and indirect defences to better defend against herbivores in tritrophic interactions. Thus, the development of transgenic plants may present an opportunity to utilize the beneficial role of flavonoids in integrated pest management, while simultaneously maintaining or improving resistance against other pests and pathogens. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.