Water Dipping of Auxin Coated Chrysanthemum Cuttings Confers Protection against Insect Herbivores

Auxins are commonly used for commercial propagation of chrysanthemums by stem cuttings. Recent studies imply that these root-promoting hormones also affect plant defense responses. The underlying motive of this study stems from the serendipitous observation that water dipping of auxin-coated cutting...

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Main Authors: Sanae Mouden, Kirsten A. Leiss, Henriette Uthe, Peter G.L. Klinkhamer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/11/790