Beetle herbivory damage induction protocol (Plantae)

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Method synopsis

Controlled herbivory damage was applied to single ramets of clonal plants using starved specialist beetles until a target damage level was reached. This protocol tests whether plants develop induced defenses in response to herbivory.

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Typical Equipment

• collection nets or containers
• netting material

Output Measurements

• percentage damage to ramet

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

Species Studied With This Protocol