Aboveground enemy release increases seedling survival in grasslands
J. I. Brian, H. E. R. Shepherd, M. A. Perez-Navarro, J. A. Catford
This study tests if enemy release improves seedling survival in grasslands by applying pesticides to 16 native species, finding an 80% average survival increase from insect herbivore release.
bioRxiv · Oct 6, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology