Swayamjit Ray Data-verified

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UA Little Rock

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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22 h-index 41 pubs 1,529 cited

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Swayamjit Ray's research focuses on understanding the complex interactions between plants, insects, and microbial communities, particularly in agricultural contexts. His work investigates how plant physiology, nutrition, and associated microbial symbionts influence plant defense mechanisms against herbivores and pathogens. Ray has published research exploring the role of plant-provided nutrients in modulating maize defense responses to the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and how cover crop soil legacies affect maize resistance to this pest.

Further investigations by Ray examine effector-mediated interactions in plant-virus-vector systems, including the impact of viral proteins on plant proteases during infection. His research also delves into the physiological and molecular responses of plants to herbivory, such as the transcriptomic and volatile signatures associated with maize defense against the corn leaf aphid. Additionally, Ray has studied how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi association alters plant defense strategies, distinguishing between nutritional provisioning and symbiotic association effects. He leads a research group at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and is recognized as a highly cited researcher.

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h-index: 22
Publications: 41
Citations: 1,529

Selected Publications

Domestication Reduces Floral Volatile Richness in Squash (Cucurbitaceae: Cucurbita) But Conserves Key Compounds Critical for Pollinator Attraction (2025)

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