Plant Defense by Latex: Ecological Genetics of Inducibility in the Milkweeds and a General Review of Mechanisms, Evolution, and Implications for Agriculture.

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Latex occurs in 10% of plant families, has evolved independently many times, and is the most effective defense of milkweeds against its chewing herbivores. Here we report on new experiments on the heritability and inducibility of latex in several milkweed species. In addition, we review what is known about the genetic and environmental determinants of latex exudation, hormonal regulation, evolution within and...

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