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Differences in gene expression within a striking phenotypic mosaic Eucalyptus tree that varies in susceptibility to herbivory.
BMC plant biology - 20 Feb 2013
Padovan Amanda, Lanfear Robert, Keszei Andras, Foley William J, Külheim Carsten
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BACKGROUND: Long-lived trees can accumulate mutations throughout their lifetimes that may influence biotic and abiotic interactions. For example, some Eucalyptus trees display marked variation in herbivore defence within a single canopy. These "mosaic" trees support foliage with distinct chemotypes which are differentially favoured by insect and vertebrate herbivores, resulting in susceptible and resistant...
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