Loss of large herbivores affects interactions between plants and their natural enemies, study shows

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Researchers in Brazil compared leaf damage caused by insects and pathogens in areas with and without the presence of mammals such as tapirs, deer and peccaries. Absence of the animals led to loss of microorganisms that cause leaf disease, potentially affecting long-term eco-evolutionary processes and reducing biodiversity in tropical forests.

Periode06 mei 2024

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  • TitelLoss of large herbivores affects interactions between plants and their natural enemies, study shows
    Mate van erkenningInternationaal
    Media naam/outletAgencia FAPESP
    MediatypeOnline journalistiek
    Land/RegioBrazilië
    Release datum06/05/2024
    BeschrijvingResearchers in Brazil compared leaf damage caused by insects and pathogens in areas with and without the presence of mammals such as tapirs, deer and peccaries. Absence of the animals led to loss of microorganisms that cause leaf disease, potentially affecting long-term eco-evolutionary processes and reducing biodiversity in tropical forests.
    Producent / auteurAndre Juliao
    URLhttps://agencia.fapesp.br/loss-of-large-herbivores-affects-interactions-between-plants-and-their-natural-enemies-study-shows/51580
    PersonenNacho Villar

Dossiers

  • Restoring and rewilding ecosystems