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Condensed tannins increase nitrogen recovery by trees following insect defoliation.
The New phytologist - 1 Oct 2015
Madritch Michael D, Lindroth Richard L
Abstract excerpt
While the importance of plant secondary metabolites to belowground functioning is gaining recognition, the perception remains that secondary metabolites are produced for herbivore defense, whereas their belowground impacts are ecological by-products, or 'afterlife' effects. However, plants invest a significant amount of resources into production of secondary metabolites that have minimal effects on herbivore...
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