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Latitudinal variation in seed predation correlates with latitudinal variation in seed defensive and nutritional traits in a widespread oak species.
Annals of botany - 13 May 2020
Moreira Xoaquín, Abdala-Roberts Luis, Bruun Hans Henrik, Covelo Felisa, De Frenne Pieter, Galmán Andrea, Gaytán Álvaro, Jaatinen Raimo, Pulkkinen Pertti, Ten Hoopen Jan P J G, Timmermans Bart G H, Tack Ayco J M, Castagneyrol Bastien
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Classic theory on geographical gradients in plant-herbivore interactions assumes that herbivore pressure and plant defences increase towards warmer and more stable climates found at lower latitudes. However, the generality of these expectations has been recently called into question by conflicting empirical evidence. One possible explanation for this ambiguity is that most studies have...
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