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Resistance mechanism of trees against herbivores and pathogens Herbivores trigger the selection pressures in their hosts to evolve defences or resistance to avoid herbivory. Plant defence mechanisms against herbivores (both insects and mammals) fall into one of three categories: Physical or mechanical defences (hooks, spines, tough leaves, etc.). Constitutive defence meaning that plants contain noxious

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