Defoliation-induced changes in foliage quality may trigger broad-scale insect outbreaks
oleh: Louis De Grandpré, Maryse Marchand, Daniel D. Kneeshaw, David Paré, Dominique Boucher, Stéphane Bourassa, David Gervais, Martin Simard, Jacob M. Griffin, Deepa S. Pureswaran
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2022-05-01 |
Deskripsi
Progression of a spruce budworm outbreak over seven years is associated with increased soil nutrient fluxes and availability and improved foliage quality in surviving host trees. This could create a bottom-up feedback that sustains an insect outbreak.