Effects of insularity on insect leaf herbivory and chemical defences in a Mediterranean oak species
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DOI: 10.1111/jbi.13589
Abstract: AIM: Research on plant–herbivore interactions has shown that islands typically have low abundances and diversity of herbivores because of barriers to dispersal, isolation and reduced land area. Islands commonly have lower levels of herbivory relative… read more here.
Keywords: insularity; plant; effects insularity; insularity effects ... See more keywords
Regional Variation in Insularity Effects on Acorn Herbivory in European Oaks Challenges Predictions of Lower Herbivory on Islands
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DOI: 10.1111/jbi.70052
Abstract: Ecological theory predicts lower herbivory on islands. However, most island‐mainland comparisons have focused on vegetative tissues, while reproductive structures remain understudied despite their direct influence on plant fitness and recruitment. This study investigates how insularity… read more here.
Keywords: insularity effects; regional variation; lower herbivory; herbivory islands ... See more keywords