Jinan Lu et al. explored #Silicon mediates geographic variation of herbivory-related traits in a widespread plant invader.
#BiologicalInvasion | #Herbivory | #LatitudinalVariation | #PlantDefenses | #InvasionEcology | #SpeciesInteraction
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The potential effects of silicon treatments on plant traits and generalist herbivore performance in Spartina alterniflora populations from different sources.
⭐ #Silicon ➡️ Plant defensive/nutritional traits and #Herbivory
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Spartina alterniflora
Mythimna separata & Locusta migratoria
#BiologicalInvasion | #LatitudinalVariation | #PlantDefenses | #InvasionEcology | #SpeciesInteraction
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doi.org/10.1093/jpe/...
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#Silicon mediates geographic variation of #Herbivory-related traits in a widespread plant invader
#BiologicalInvasion | #LatitudinalVariation | #PlantDefenses | #InvasionEcology | #SpeciesInteraction
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doi.org/10.1093/jpe/...
We are looking for talented #PhD candidates who would like to study insect-plant-microbiome interactions @w-u-r.bsky.social. If you would like to unravel the role of #microbes in #pollination or #plantdefenses against #rootflies and #aphids, please check
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Great to reintroduce the kids to Aciphylla & matagouri! #plantdefenses #spiky #mackenzie basin