David H. Karban

David H. Karban is an ecologist known for studying how plants communicate and defend themselves against herbivores. His research explores how plants can detect attacks and respond by producing chemicals that attract predators of pests or warn nearby plants. This understanding helps reveal complex plant behaviors and interactions within ecosystems, emphasizing that plants are active participants in their environments. Karban’s work enhances our knowledge of ecological relationships and can inform sustainable agriculture practices by exploiting natural plant defenses.