Self-defense strategies of moss

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 11:13 in Mathematics & Economics

Snails don't like all plants in the same way -- they shun moss. Why is that so? "Moss is capable of building up chemical compounds that protect them from enemies," says a researcher. He has succeeded in identifying these compounds and in demonstrating their pest-repellent properties.

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