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Quality or quantity: the direct and indirect effects of host plants on herbivores and their natural enemies
Author(s): P. Stiling and D. C. Moon
Month: Jan
Year: 2005
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Oecologia
Volume: 142
Issue: 3
Pages: 413-420
Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Fertilizer, Nutrients
Research Setting(s): Coastal,Field
Species Referenced: Borrichia frutescens (Bushy seaside tansy),
Abstract
Researches the effects of plant nitrogen and plant density on herbivore densities on Borrichia frutescens. The article concludes that plant quality and natural herbivore enemies impact herbivore density but plant density does not.Suggested Citation
P. Stiling and D. C. Moon. "Quality or quantity: the direct and indirect effects of host plants on herbivores and their natural enemies." Oecologia 142.3 (2005): 413-420.Go back