The Role of Trichomes in Plant Defense
@article{Levin1973TheRO, title={The Role of Trichomes in Plant Defense}, author={D. Levin}, journal={The Quarterly Review of Biology}, year={1973}, volume={48}, pages={3 - 15} }
Trichomes occur in a multitude of forms and sizes. Although they have been used widely for taxonomic purposes, their adaptive significance has been all but ignored by the evolutionist and ecologist. It is clear that trichomes play a role in plant defense, especially with regard to phytophagous insects. In numerous species there is a negative correlation between trichome density and insect feeding and oviposition responses, and the nutrition of larvae. Specialized hooked trichomes may impale… CONTINUE READING
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