Induced responses to herbivory

摘要: Plants face a daunting array of creatures which eat them, bore into them and use virtually every plant part for food or shelter. However, plants are far from defenceless under attack. Although they cannot flee their attackers, can produce defences, such as thorns, actively alter chemistry physiology in response to damage. For instance, young potato leaves being eaten by beetles respond producing chemicals inhibit beetle digestive enzymes. Research on these induced responses herbivory has proceeded since the 1980s, this comprehensive evaluation synthesis rapidly-developing field provides state-of-the-discipline reviews, highlights areas research might be productive. This overview should appeal wide variety theoretical applied researchers ecology, evolutionary biology, entomology agriculture.