Publications by authors named "Magno Vasquez Pilco"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Magno Vasquez Pilco"
- Magno Vasquez Pilco's research focuses on the interplay between plant chemical diversity, herbivore interactions, and ecological evolution, particularly in tropical tree lineages.
- His 2018 study emphasizes that plant secondary metabolites, while often viewed as responses to co-evolutionary pressures, may develop in the context of numerous herbivore taxa, showcasing a more complex ecological dynamic.
- In a 2013 article, he posits that the evolution of novel plant defenses enables species to expand their habitats and escape herbivores, highlighting the role of varied ecological contexts in driving chemical innovation and specialization among Amazonian trees.
