Science news articles about 'insect herbivory'

... ions. "We may be on the trail of an important signal transmission system that is induced by insect herbivory. Within minutes the whole plant is alerted and the plant's defense against its enemy is ...

... can effect herbivory," said De Moraes. "This may be another tool to use to protect plants from insect herbivory. It may also be applicable to other legumes." The researchers do not yet know what the ...

... climate, forest structure, leaf morphology or insect herbivory. The new study provides evidence ... showed a low diversity level among insects. The study's authors say the relative lack of diversity ...