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Long- and medium-term effects of aridity on the chemical defence of a widespread Brassicaceae in the Mediterranean.

Authors :
Metz, Johannes
Ribbers, Katja
Tielbörger, Katja
Müller, Caroline
Source :
Environmental & Experimental Botany. Sep2014, Vol. 105, p39-45. 7p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Chemical defence was studied in plant populations from a natural aridity gradient. [•] Constitutive glucosinolate concentrations decreased with increasing site aridity. [•] Less enemies or limited resources may explain the reduced defence in the desert. [•] A ten-year rainfall manipulation caused no rapid evolution of defence profiles. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00988472
Volume :
105
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental & Experimental Botany
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
96347745
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2014.04.007