The Greasy Pole Syndrome in <i>Alliaria petiolata</i> (Brassicaceae): The Pubescence and Wax Coverage on Stems Reduce Invasion by <i>Lasius niger</i> Ants
To reduce negative effects of floral visitation by ants, which do not serve as reliable cross-pollinators, some plants have developed a non-floral, stem-based defense mechanism called greasy pole syndrome. In the present study, we examined the effects of two surface features (trichomes and three-dim...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Plants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/14/1932 |