such anti-herbivore compounds are costly
so mainly concentrated in young tissue
a classic chemical defence is LATEX
herbivores respond in many ways
e.g. metabolism altered -> immunity
compounds isolated and
used for own protection, attracting mates
we make use of them:
e.g. cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg,
cardamom, ginger, tea, coffee.....
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