The Biochemical and Molecular Genetics group of the Department of Genetics of the University of Valencia have focused its research activity in the field of plant protection. Sustainable development, particularly in agriculture, is recognized today as a common priority objective for humanity. The use of agrochemicals, specifically pesticides, is being limited and great efforts are being made in R+D+I to find and select new biological insecticide products that cause less damage to the ecosystem than chemical insecticides, and also the development of Treatments that induce plant defenses based on natural compounds, as an alternative to the massive use of synthetic products.