The Evolutionary Ecology of Stereoisomeric Sesquiterpene Lactones in Xanthium strumarium
Date
2012-11-30
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
The ecological factors that maintain defensive chemical variation within and between plant species have intrigued ecologists for decades. While theory posits that polymorphisms may be maintained different forms of balancing selection, relatively few expe
Description
Advisor
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Type
Thesis
Keywords
Sesquiterpene lactone, Herbivory, Polymorphism, Plant defense
Citation
Ahern, Jeffrey. "The Evolutionary Ecology of Stereoisomeric Sesquiterpene Lactones in Xanthium strumarium." (2012) Diss., Rice University. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/77579.
Has part(s)
Forms part of
Published Version
Rights
Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.