Opinion: The accustomed inconsistency in biochemical ecology – Enhanced knowledge of the evolution and function of natural products frequently implies teleological misinterpretations
Secondary plant products are the basis for complex interactions between plants and their environment. By protecting plants against pathogens and herbivores or by attracting potential pollinators, they accomplish various and distinct ecological functions. The enormous diversity of these natural compo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Julius Kühn-Institut
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality |
Online Access: | https://ojs.openagrar.de/index.php/JABFQ/article/view/15293 |