Molecular Host Plant Resistance to Pests examines environmentally safe and integrated techniques for effective pest management. Expert contributors explain the bioactivity, and examine the biosynthetic pathways, mechanisms of action, and genetic regulation needed for improved crop protection, and analyze the role of host plant resistance mechanisms in developing enhanced insect management programs and agricultural ecosystems. This reference also includes morphological and phenological discussions of plant resistance and current molecular studies on the chemistry, classification, and occurrence of a variety of chemical constituents. It offers more than 1500 references for further exploration.