Leaf defense syndromes in tropical ferns
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DOI: 10.1007/s11258-019-00983-4
Abstract: Vascular plants exhibit defense syndromes, a variety of interdependent defensive traits against herbivores, which may considerably differ between plant groups. Although ferns are an abundant component of tropical forest understories, studies of fern–herbivore interactions are… read more here.
Keywords: defense syndromes; defense; tropical ferns; nutritional quality ... See more keywords
Ontogenetic shifts in resource allocation and potential defense syndromes of a tropical medicinal treelet
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.06.013
Abstract: Abstract Variation of plant traits across ontogeny can play an important role in shaping the vital functions of growth, reproduction and defense, depending on the priorities of resource investment. Plant functional traits in seven ontogenetic… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal treelet; potential defense; defense syndromes; shifts resource ... See more keywords