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  • Plant Ecology
  • Chemical Ecology
  • Invasive Species Biology

Background:

  • Lantana camara is a globally invasive plant species, naturalized across diverse habitats.
  • Its aggressive spread reduces biodiversity and agricultural productivity.
  • Understanding the mechanisms behind its invasive success is crucial for management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the chemical compounds produced by Lantana camara.
  • To elucidate the role of these compounds in the plant's defense and allelopathy.
  • To connect these chemical properties to its invasive characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on Lantana camara's chemical constituents and their biological activities.
  • Analysis of research spanning over three decades.
  • Synthesis of findings related to herbivory, parasitism, pathogenicity, and allelopathy.

Main Results:

  • Identified compounds with toxicity to mammals (lantadenes, oleanonic acid) and insects (humulene, thymol).
  • Highlighted volatile compounds involved in plant-insect signaling (caryophyllene, hexenol).
  • Detailed compounds affecting insect development (farnesol, farnesal), nematodes (triterpenes), and microbes (lantadene A, caryophyllene).
  • Listed allelochemicals (caffeic acid, quercetin) that suppress competing plant growth.

Conclusions:

  • Chemical compounds contribute significantly to Lantana camara's defense against natural enemies.
  • Allelopathic compounds play a key role in its competitive advantage over native species.
  • These multifaceted chemical defenses are critical factors driving its invasive success in new habitats.