A field study with geometrid moths to test the coevolution hypothesis of red autumn colours in deciduous trees
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DOI: 10.1111/eea.12626
Abstract: Red autumn colouration of trees is the result of newly synthesized anthocyanin pigments in senescing autumn leaves. As anthocyanin accumulation is costly and the trait is not present in all species, anthocyanins must have an… read more here.
Keywords: autumn; red autumn; autumn colours; coevolution hypothesis ... See more keywords
The phenomenon of red and yellow autumn leaves: Hypotheses, agreements and disagreements
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DOI: 10.1111/jeb.14069
Abstract: Yellow and red autumn leaves are typical of many temperate/boreal woody plants. Since the 19th century, it has been either considered the non‐functional outcome of chlorophyll degradation that unmasks the pre‐existing yellow and red pigments… read more here.
Keywords: yellow red; autumn; anti herbivory; autumn leaves ... See more keywords