Under natural conditions, plants have to cope with numerous stresses, including light-stress and herbivory.
Hanna Johansson Jänkänpää, Martin Frenkel, Ismayil Zulfugarov, Michael Reichelt, AnjaKrieger-Liszkay, Yogesh Mishra, Jonathan Gershenzon, Jon Moen, Choon-Hwan Lee, StefanJansson 2013, 'Non-Photochemical Quenching Capacity in Arabidopsis thaliana Affects Herbivore Behaviour',PLoS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0053232. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The methodology employed in studies of flower herbivory influenced substantially the outcome of flower damage.
Catalina González-Browne, Maureen M. Murúa, Luis Navarro, Rodrigo Medel 2016, 'Does Plant Origin Influence the Fitness Impact of Flower Damage? A Meta-Analysis',PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0146437. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Plants respond to herbivory with the emission of induced plant volatiles.
Erik H Poelman, Maaike Bruinsma, Feng Zhu, Berhane T Weldegergis, Aline E Boursault,Yde Jongema, Joop J A van Loon, Louise E M Vet, Jeffrey A Harvey, Marcel Dicke 2012, 'Hyperparasitoids use herbivore-induced plant volatiles to locate their parasitoidhost.', PLoS Biologyhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3507920?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Therefore, the consequences of avian herbivory should be considered in the management of seagrass populations.
Nicole M. Kollars, Amy K. Henry, Matthew A. Whalen, Matthew A. Whalen, Katharyn E.Boyer, Mathieu Cusson, Johan S. Eklöf, Clara M. Hereu, Pablo Jorgensen, StephanieL. Kiriakopolos, Stephanie L. Kiriakopolos, Pamela L. Reynolds, Fiona Tomas, FionaTomas, Mo S. Turner, Jennifer L. Ruesink 2017, 'Meta-Analysis of Reciprocal Linkages between Temperate Seagrasses and Waterfowl withImplications for Conservation', Frontiers in Plant Sciencehttp://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2017.02119/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The effect of herbivory on plant fitness varies widely.
Reiko Akiyama, Jon Ågren 2012, 'Magnitude and timing of leaf damage affect seed production in a natural populationof Arabidopsis thaliana (Brassicaceae).', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3261866?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The percentage of death caused by herbivory varied among species.
Chi-Yu Weng, Chih-hao Hsieh, Mong-Huai Su 2017, 'Recruitment dynamics mediated by ungulate herbivory can affect species coexistencefor tree seedling assemblages', Taiwaniahttp://tai2.ntu.edu.tw/taiwania/abstract.php?type=abstract&id=1512. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Plant responses to insect herbivory are regulated through complex, hormone-mediated interactions.
Jamuna ePaudel, Tanya eCopley, Alexandre eAmirizian, Alberto ePrado, Jacqueline CyraBede 2013, 'Arabidopsis redox status in response to caterpillar herbivory', Frontiers in Plant Sciencehttp://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2013.00113/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Insect herbivory induces plant odors that attract herbivores' natural enemies.
Michiel van Wijk, Paulien J A de Bruijn, Maurice W Sabelis 2011, 'Complex odor from plants under attack: herbivore's enemies react to the whole, notits parts.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3135591?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The effects of herbivory can shape plant communities and evolution.
Aspen T Reese, Gregory M Ames, Justin P Wright 2016, 'Variation in Plant Response to Herbivory Underscored by Functional Traits.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5147848?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)