24 Flashcards
1
Q
Can the jasmonate pathway defend against some pathogens?
A
Yes, but primarily herbivores
2
Q
The jasmonate pathways benefits by?
A
Pollinator mutualists
3
Q
Can the jasmonate pathway attract predators of herbivores?
A
Yes, it can
4
Q
The SA and JA pathway often?
A
Work together
5
Q
If a plant response to one attacker, then what happens to the other attacker?
A
Lessens ability to respond to other attacker
6
Q
Does multiple or single traits provide better protection to plants?
A
Multiple
7
Q
Specificity?
A
Herbivores are affected by a plant response and how the plant responds to different herbivores.
8
Q
What is a cost on using induced responses that aid in plant defense?
A
Herbivores can manipulate it
9
Q
Synergism?
A
some combination of traits can provide more resistance than single traits.
