Defense with benefits? Ducking plants outperformed erect plants in the goldenrod Solidago gigantea in the absence of herbivory.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajb2.1105
Abstract: PREMISE OF THE STUDY Despite the fact that herbivores can be highly detrimental to their host plants' fitness, plant populations often maintain genetic variation for resistance to their natural enemies. Investigating the various costs (e.g.,… read more here.
Keywords: absence herbivory; resistance; goldenrod solidago; solidago gigantea ... See more keywords
Does higher ploidy level increase the risk of invasion? A case study with two geo-cytotypes of Solidago gigantea Aiton (Asteraceae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jpe/rtx005
Abstract: Understanding the role of genetics in biological invasions has become an important aspect for modern plant ecology. Many studies suggest that increased ploidy level benefits the success of an invasive species, but the basis for… read more here.
Keywords: geo cytotypes; risk; invasion; solidago gigantea ... See more keywords