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Plant Physiological Phenomena > Plant Defense Against Herbivory

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Plant Defense Against Herbivory  

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  • Traits developed in plants that help them avoid being used as host plants or food sources; or to tolerate and recover from HERBIVORY. Traits may be mechanical or chemical such as those that affect accessibility (thorns, thick husks, etc.), attractiveness to herbivore (odor, color, texture, etc.), digestibility (toxins, lignins, etc.), and movement in response to touch. Plant resistance to HERBIVORY by causing injury, death, reduced longevity, or reduced reproduction of the herbivore. Plant's resistance to HERBIVORY by effecting the way an herbivore perceives the desirability of the plant as a food source. Resistance to herbivore damage by remaining healthy despite damage.

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Etiquetas alternativas

  • Anti-Herbivore Defense
  • Anti-Herbivore Defenses
  • Host-Plant Resistance
  • Plant Resistance to Herbivory

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