Sessile Trichomes Play Major Roles in Prey Digestion and Absorption, While Stalked Trichomes Function in Prey Predation in <i>Byblis guehoi</i>

Carnivorous plants in the genus <i>Byblis</i> obtain nutrients by secreting viscous glue drops and enzymes that trap and digest small organisms. Here, we used <i>B. guehoi</i> to test the long-held theory that different trichomes play different roles in carnivorous plants. In...

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Main Authors: You-Xian Li, Alvin Chen, Wei-Ming Leu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/6/5305