Plant volatiles are secondary metabolites that... can act as a repellent for other insect herbivores
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Plant volatiles are organic compounds released by plants, often in response to stress or damage, and they can serve various ecological functions. Show more…
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Plants produce lots of compounds that inhibit (kill or irritate) microorganisms and insects. They have defenses against plant viruses and infections. What kinds of compounds or hormones do plants use to regulate the growth of other nearby plants? I have heard of ethylene, but I would like to hear about more specific compounds that might be known to work against specific species or kinds of plants?
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Plants can A. Defend against herbivory by producing chemicals have a bad taste B. Defend themselves against herbivory by producing poisonous chemicals C. Produce volatile chemicals that attract insect predators for leaf eating caterpillars D. All of the above The feeding relationship among the species in a community determine the community's A. Succession B. Ecological niche C. Trophic structure D. Diversity
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