Publications by authors named "Anamaria Paez-Capador"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how the evolution of a new defensive chemical in a well-defended plant, Erysimum cheiranthoides, affects its interactions with various herbivores.
- Researchers identified key enzymes in the production of cardiac glycosides through genetic analysis and gene editing techniques.
- Findings showed that while cardiac glycosides effectively defended against some specialist herbivores, they were not universally protective against all species, especially generalist herbivores.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how a new defensive chemical in a plant species affects its interactions with various herbivores, focusing on the Brassicaceae family known for producing both glucosinolates and cardiac glycosides.
- Researchers identified two key enzymes involved in cardiac glycoside biosynthesis and used genetic techniques to test their function.
- Results showed that while cardiac glycosides effectively deterred certain specialist herbivores in lab settings, their effectiveness varied in real-world conditions, indicating that some herbivores can still feed on the plants despite the presence of these chemicals.*
