Secondary metabolites in floral nectar reduce parasite infections in bumblebees

The synthesis of secondary metabolites is a hallmark of plant defence against herbivores. These compounds may be detrimental to consumers, but can also protect herbivores against parasites. Floral nectar commonly contains secondary metabolites, but little is known about the impacts of nectar chemist...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological sciences Biological sciences, 2015-03, Vol.282 (1803), p.1-8
Hauptverfasser:	Richardson, Leif L., Adler, Lynn S., Leonard, Anne S., Andicoechea, Jonathan, Regan, Karly H., Anthony, Winston E., Manson, Jessamyn S., Irwin, Rebecca E.
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Sprache:	eng
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