Thus, plants are not the helpless victims of herbivory but defend themselves against the loss of resources and energy, allowing for greater investment in reproduction and survival.

Plant defense against herbivory or host-plant resistance (HPR) describes a range of adaptations evolved by plants which improve their survival and reproduction by reducing the impact of herbivores.

Predation, herbivory ... done by herbivores, plants have evolved defenses, including thorns and chemicals. Scientists have identified thousands of plant chemical defense compounds, including ...

Morning glory plants that can resist the effects of glyphosate also resist damage from herbivorous insects, according to a ...

Our results suggest that the phenotypic plasticity of leaf traits depends on the identity of the plant species and its wood density, while herbivory seems to be affected by plant defence, low ...