Plants' defensive responses have downstream effects on nearby ecosystems
Chicago IL (SPX) Mar 23, 2015 - Chemical changes that occur in tree leaves after being attacked by insects and mammals can impact nearby streams, which rely on fallen plant material as a food source, report scientists from the University of Chicago Department of Ecology and Evolution. The study, published March 17 in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, shows how interactions between terrestrial and aquatic ecosyste ... more
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