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Title:Effects of climate on leaf phenolics, insect herbivory, and their relationship in pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) across its geographic range in Europe
Authors:ID Valdés‑Correcher, Elena (Author)
ID Kadiri, Yasmine (Author)
ID Bourdin, Audrey (Author)
ID Mrazova, Anna (Author)
ID Balacenoiu, Flavius (Author)
ID Branco, Manuela (Author)
ID Bogdziewicz, Michal (Author)
ID Chor Bjørn, Mona (Author)
ID Damestoy, Thomas (Author)
ID Dobrosavljević, Jovan (Author)
ID De Groot, Maarten (Author)
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Language:English
Typology:1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:Logo SciVie - Slovenian Forestry Institute
Abstract:An increase in biotic interactions towards lower latitudes is one of the most consistent patterns in ecology. Higher temperatures and more stable climatic conditions at low latitudes are thought to enhance biotic interactions, accelerating biological evolution and leading to stronger anti-herbivore defences in plants. However, some studies report contradictory findings, highlighting the need for further investigation into the underlying mechanisms. We used a combination of field observations and feeding trials in controlled environments to investigate the effect of climate on chemical defences and insect herbivory in pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) throughout most of its geographic range in Europe, while controlling for physical defences. The concentration of lignin, flavonoids, and total phenolics increased significantly with temperature, whereas both field herbivory and weight of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar L.) larvae were negatively influenced by temperature. Lignin concentration positively influenced the weight of spongy moth larvae whereas it had no effect on field herbivory. We found no evidence of strong positive relationships between insect herbivory and larvae growth with leaf defences. Our study underscores the complexity of plant–herbivore interactions along climatic gradients and highlights the need for further research to disentangle these intricate relationships.
Keywords:leaf chemical defences, Lymantria dispar, larvae biomass, pant–insect interactions
Publication status:Published
Publication version:Version of Record
Publication date:01.01.2025
Year of publishing:2025
Number of pages:str. 1-13
Numbering:Vol. 206, article no. ǂ61
PID:20.500.12556/DiRROS-21958 New window
UDC:630*4
ISSN on article:1432-1939
DOI:10.1007/s00442-025-05696-2 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:232529411 New window
Note:Nasl. z nasl. zaslona; Opis vira z dne 14. 4. 2025; Skupno št. avtorjev: 30;
Publication date in DiRROS:14.04.2025
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VALDÉS‑CORRECHER, Elena, KADIRI, Yasmine, BOURDIN, Audrey, MRAZOVA, Anna, BALACENOIU, Flavius, BRANCO, Manuela, BOGDZIEWICZ, Michal, CHOR BJØRN, Mona, DAMESTOY, Thomas, DOBROSAVLJEVIĆ, Jovan and DE GROOT, Maarten, 2025, Effects of climate on leaf phenolics, insect herbivory, and their relationship in pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) across its geographic range in Europe. Oecologia [online]. 2025. Vol. 206, no. 61, p. 1–13. [Accessed 20 April 2025]. DOI 10.1007/s00442-025-05696-2. Retrieved from: https://dirros.openscience.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=21958
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Title:Oecologia
Shortened title:Oecologia
Publisher:Springer
ISSN:1432-1939
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Funder:ARIS - Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency
Project number:P4-0107-2020
Name:Gozdna biologija, ekologija in tehnologija

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Language:Slovenian
Keywords:drevesa, kemijska obramba listov, biomasa ličink


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