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The genetics of phenotypic plasticity in plant defense: trichome production in Mimulus guttatus.
The American naturalist - 1 Apr 2010
Holeski Liza M, Chase-Alone Ronnette, Kelly John K
Abstract excerpt
Insect herbivory is a major driving force of plant evolution. Phenotypic plasticity and developmental variation provide a means for plants to cope with variable herbivory. We characterized the genetics of developmental variation and phenotypic plasticity in trichome density, a putative defensive trait of Mimulus guttatus (yellow monkeyflower). Our results are evaluated in relation to the optimal defense theory,...
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