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Herbivory-induced volatiles elicit defence genes in lima bean leaves

Article Abstract:

Some plant species, when damaged by herbivores, release volatiles which attract predators of the herbivores. Research examining this defence mechanism in lima bean leaves to herbivore damage is presented.

Author: Arimura, Gen-ichiro, Ozawa, Rika, Shimoda, Takeshi, Nishioka, Takaaki, Boland, Wilhelm, Takabayashi, Junji
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
Plants, Insect resistance (Plants), Lima bean, Lima beans

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Adding the antifreeze agenda

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The isolation from grass of a new type of antifreeze which is a good ice recrystallization inhibitor, is discussed.

Author: Knight, Charles A.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000

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Heat-stable antifreeze protein from grass

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An antifreeze protein has been discovered in an overwintering perennial ryegrass, Lolium perenne.

Author: Sidebottom, Chirs, Buckley, Sarah, Pudney, Paul, Twigg, Sarah, Jarman, Carl, Holt, Chris, Telford, Julia, McArthur, Andrew, Worrall, Dawn, Hubbard, Rod, Lillford, Peter
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000

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Subjects list: Research, Phytochemistry, Plant biochemistry, Anti-freeze solutions, Antifreeze
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