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The effect of light-limitation on spinescent structural defence and its implications on resistance to herbivory in the shade

Plants can resist herbivore pressure through structural or chemical defence or both. The ultimate goal of defence against herbivory is to reduce the amount of damage to biomass, but more specifically to protect against damage to meristematic tissue. The defences employed depend on the type of herbiv...

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Main Author: Adams, Ismat
Other Authors: Bond, William J
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Biological Sciences 2015
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