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Systemic induced resistance: a risk-spreading strategy in clonal plant networks?
The New phytologist - 1 Jan 2008
Gómez Sara, Onoda Yusuke, Ossipov Vladimir, Stuefer Josef F
Abstract excerpt
Clonal plant networks consist of interconnected individuals (ramets) of different sizes and ages. They represent heterogeneous ramet assemblages with marked differences in quality and attractiveness for herbivores. Here, feeding preferences of a generalist herbivore (Spodoptera exigua) for differently-aged ramets of Trifolium repens were studied, and changes in herbivore preference in response to systemic defense...
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