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Beetle herbivory damage induction protocol (Plantae)

Subcategory: herbivory manipulation
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Description

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.

Typical Equipment

  • collection nets or containers
  • netting material

Output Measurements

  • percentage damage to ramet