Herbivore and fungal pathogen exclusion affects the seed production of four common grassland species.

Insect herbivores and fungal pathogens can independently affect plant fitness, and may have interactive effects. However, few studies have experimentally quantified the joint effects of insects and fungal pathogens on seed production in non-agricultural populations. We examined the factorial effects...

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Main Authors: Timothy L Dickson, Charles E Mitchell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-08-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2920334?pdf=render