The presence of heavy metals may shape plant-herbivore interactions.
We investigated the effects of soil Cd and Zn on herbivore and plant responses.
Chewing and sucking herbivores are negatively impacted by metal (hyper)accumulation.
Leaf glucosinolates and elements respond differently to soil-treatment and herbivory.
Most glucosinolates and elements are higher in young leaves in line with the optimal defense theory.