Sequestration and activation of plant toxins protect the western corn rootworm from enemies at multiple trophic levels thumbnail
Sequestration and activation of plant toxins protect the western corn rootworm from enemies at multiple trophic levels
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Plants store benzoxazinoids in a non-toxic form. If herbivores damage the plant, these molecules quickly break down into compounds that are toxic to most insects.
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  • Plants store benzoxazinoids in a non-toxic form. If herbivores damage the plant, these molecules quickly break down into compounds that are toxic to most insects.

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