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Rupesh Kariyat Data-verified
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High Impact
Associate Professor
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Entomology & Plant Pathology
26 h-index
120 pubs
2,119 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Rupesh Kariyat's research focuses on plant-herbivore interactions, investigating the chemical and physical defenses plants employ against insect pests. His work examines the role of plant traits, such as trichomes and polyphenols, in mediating these interactions. Kariyat also studies how environmental factors, including latitude and plant phylogeny, influence variability in herbivory within plant populations.
His research extends to specific plant systems, including *Solanum* species and rice (*Oryza*). Kariyat investigates the impact of local adaptation on plant fitness and defense mechanisms, as demonstrated in his work on *Solanum elaeagnifolium*. He also explores the feeding behavior of insects, such as caterpillars on leaf surfaces, and the consequences for both the plant and the herbivore.
Kariyat is an Associate Professor in Entomology & Plant Pathology at the University of Arkansas, where he maintains an active research lab. He has published extensively on these topics, with a high-impact researcher designation, an h-index of 26, and over 2,000 citations. He collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas, including Manish Gautam, Devi Balakrishnan, Jessica Ayala, and Insha Shafi.
Metrics
- h-index: 26
- Publications: 120
- Citations: 2,119
Selected Publications
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Harnessing Cold Plasma Technology: Advancements and Applications in Sustainable Agriculture (2026)
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Integration of Nanobubble Technology With Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Enhances Both Host and Herbivore Traits in Cotton‐Tarnished Plant Bug System (2026)
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Interactive effects of drought and herbivory on crop physio-chemical dynamics (2026)
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Rice spikelets trap and kill caterpillars using trichomes (2026)
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Comparative evaluation of physical methods for extracting leaf trichomes (2026)
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Hairy Roadblock: Stem Trichomes Impede Herbivore Movement in a Species and Instar‐Dependent Manner (2026)
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Thermal variation associated stress response regulates the growth and reproductive potential of soybean looper (2026)
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Hairy roadblock: Stem trichomes impede herbivore movement in a species and instar-dependent manner (2026)
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Under Concurrent Drought and Herbivory, Drought Dominates Herbivory on Morpho‐Physiological Responses in Soybean (2026)
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Genotypic Variation and Wilting Speed Affect Soybean (Glycine max) Germination and Growth (2025)
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Trichome density and herbivore behaviour on tomato is influenced by herbivory, plant age, and leaf surface (2025)
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Impact of irrigation and micronutrient treatments on insect herbivore population dynamics in soybean (2025)
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Phenology and seed treatment impacts surface defenses and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth in rice (Oryza sativa) (2025)
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Drought and Herbivory Have Selective Transgenerational Effects on Soybean Eco‐Physiology, Defence and Fitness (2025)
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Transgenerational Imprints of Sequential Herbivory on Soybean Physiology and Fitness Traits (2025)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Manish Gautam
10 shared publications
In database
- Compensation of physiological traits under simulated drought and herbivory has functional consequences for fitness in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill)
- Integrating ecophysiology and omics to unlock crop response to drought and herbivory stress
- Ecological interactions, host plant defenses, and control strategies in managing soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
- Muffled olfactory and sensory cues from the reproductive stage soybean selectively reduce oviposition of a major polyphagous herbivore, fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> )
- Drought and Herbivory Have Selective Transgenerational Effects on Soybean Eco‐Physiology, Defence and Fitness
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Ishveen Kaur
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (US)
7 shared publications
- The Multifunctional Roles of Polyphenols in Plant-Herbivore Interactions
- Trichomes mediate plant–herbivore interactions in two Cucurbitaceae species through pre- and post-ingestive ways
- Desktop scanning electron microscopy in plant–insect interactions research: a fast and effective way to capture electron micrographs with minimal sample preparation
- Surface Warfare: Plant Structural Defenses Challenge Caterpillar Feeding
- Aloe barbadensis rinds employ physical and chemical defense mechanisms against insect herbivores with varying success
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Sakshi Watts
University of California, Riverside (US)
7 shared publications
- Morphological characterization of trichomes shows enormous variation in shape, density and dimensions across the leaves of 14 <i>Solanum</i> species
- Picking sides: feeding on the abaxial leaf surface is costly for caterpillars
- Revisiting plant defense-fitness trade-off hypotheses using Solanum as a model genus
- Desktop scanning electron microscopy in plant–insect interactions research: a fast and effective way to capture electron micrographs with minimal sample preparation
- Surface Warfare: Plant Structural Defenses Challenge Caterpillar Feeding
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Alejandro Arias Vásquez
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
7 shared publications
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- Can trap color affect arthropod community attraction in agroecosystems? A test using yellow vane and colorless traps
- Phenology and seed treatment impacts surface defenses and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth in rice (Oryza sativa)
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Alexis Racelis
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (US)
6 shared publications
- Local adaptation to continuous mowing makes the noxious weed Solanum elaeagnifolium a superweed candidate by improving fitness and defense traits
- Effective farm management promotes native AMF and benefit organic farming systems
- Pre-Sowing Treatments Improve Germinability of South Texas Native Plant Seeds
- Can trap color affect arthropod community attraction in agroecosystems? A test using yellow vane and colorless traps
- Cascading Effects of Cover Crops on the Subsequent Cash Crop Defense against the Polyphagous Herbivore Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Jessica Ayala
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Greenbug feeding-induced resistance to sugarcane aphids in sorghum
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- Pulsating Drought and Insect Herbivory Cause Differential Effects on Soybean (<scp><i>Glycine max</i></scp>) Genotypes That Vary in Canopy Wilting Speed
- Sex and stress modulate pupal defense response in tobacco hornworm
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Devi Balakrishnan
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Rice physical defenses and their role against insect herbivores
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- Rice sucrose non-fermenting related protein kinase (SnRK1) has a limited role in defense against Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Joe Louis
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (US)
5 shared publications
- Greenbug feeding-induced resistance to sugarcane aphids in sorghum
- Sorghum defense responses to sequential attack by insect herbivores of different feeding guilds
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- Impact of phenology, brown midrib (BMR), seed treatment, and herbivory on epicuticular wax content and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) feeding in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
Sukhman Singh
Pennsylvania State University (US)
4 shared publications
- The Multifunctional Roles of Polyphenols in Plant-Herbivore Interactions
- Local adaptation to continuous mowing makes the noxious weed Solanum elaeagnifolium a superweed candidate by improving fitness and defense traits
- Desktop scanning electron microscopy in plant–insect interactions research: a fast and effective way to capture electron micrographs with minimal sample preparation
- Sex and stress modulate pupal defense response in tobacco hornworm
Jesus Chavana
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (US)
4 shared publications
- Local adaptation to continuous mowing makes the noxious weed Solanum elaeagnifolium a superweed candidate by improving fitness and defense traits
- Desktop scanning electron microscopy in plant–insect interactions research: a fast and effective way to capture electron micrographs with minimal sample preparation
- Do early‐successional weeds facilitate or compete with seedlings in forest restoration? Disentangling abiotic versus biotic factors
- Exploring the role of soil types on defense and fitness traits of silverleaf nightshade (<i>Solanum elaeagnifolium</i>), a worldwide invasive species through a field survey in the native range
Justin George
Southern Research Station (US)
4 shared publications
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- Pulsating Drought and Insect Herbivory Cause Differential Effects on Soybean (<scp><i>Glycine max</i></scp>) Genotypes That Vary in Canopy Wilting Speed
- Impact of irrigation and micronutrient treatments on insect herbivore population dynamics in soybean
- Trichome density and herbivore behaviour on tomato is influenced by herbivory, plant age, and leaf surface
Insha Shafi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Compensation of physiological traits under simulated drought and herbivory has functional consequences for fitness in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill)
- Integrating ecophysiology and omics to unlock crop response to drought and herbivory stress
- Ecological interactions, host plant defenses, and control strategies in managing soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
- Transgenerational Imprints of Sequential Herbivory on Soybean Physiology and Fitness Traits
Gadi V. P. Reddy
Southern Research Station (US)
4 shared publications
- Ecological interactions, host plant defenses, and control strategies in managing soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
- Muffled olfactory and sensory cues from the reproductive stage soybean selectively reduce oviposition of a major polyphagous herbivore, fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> )
- Impact of irrigation and micronutrient treatments on insect herbivore population dynamics in soybean
- Trichome density and herbivore behaviour on tomato is influenced by herbivory, plant age, and leaf surface
Satinderpal Kaur
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (US)
3 shared publications
- Revisiting plant defense-fitness trade-off hypotheses using Solanum as a model genus
- Morphological characterization of intraspecific variation for trichome traits in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
- Can trap color affect arthropod community attraction in agroecosystems? A test using yellow vane and colorless traps
Neetu Khanal
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (US)
3 shared publications
- Morphological characterization of intraspecific variation for trichome traits in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- The Known and Unknowns of Aphid Biotypes, and Their Role in Mediating Host Plant Defenses
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