Plant Feeding

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Doubtless there were internal plant-feeding larvae before there were galls: and, indeed, we have geological evidence that boring insects date very far back indeed. ❋ George John Romanes (1871)

Again; third -- the melioration of the physical qualities of a soil, the amendment of its dryness and excessive porosity, by means of peat, may be more effective for agricultural purposes, than the application of tenfold as much fertilizing, _i.e. _ plant-feeding materials; in the same way that the mere draining of an over-moist soil often makes it more productive than the heaviest manuring. ❋ Unknown (1869)

But all these more special qualities of the soil must be distinguished from their general basis, the bearing or carrying capacity which land possesses as a mere superficies, and which the most naked rock (Malta!), and the bed of a flowing stream (the floating gardens of China!) possess to some extent, since there is a possibility of establishing a plant-feeding surface on them. ❋ Wilhelm Roscher (1855)

Himalusa species belong to a group of insects that are normally scavengers or predators, so finding a plant-feeding species is a unique discovery. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"It has long been hypothesized that birds and other insect-feeding animals may protect plants by keeping plant-feeding insects in check in accordance with the adage, 'The enemy of my enemy is my friend,'" Mooney said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Summarizing the results of more than 100 experiments conducted on four continents, UC Irvine ecologist Kailen A. Mooney and colleagues found that these insect-gobbling animals increase plant growth by reducing the abundance of plant-feeding insects and the damage they do to the plant life that helps mitigate global warming. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Studies on bird, bat and lizard diets show they devour both plant-feeding insects and the spiders and other insect predators that eat plant feeders. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Recognizing these complex feeding relationships, Mooney said it had become unclear whether animals like birds reduce plant-feeding insect populations, or whether they might in fact be protecting them from spiders and the like. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This is happening quickly and so far, scientists don't know how, or why, or what impact it will have on ladybug diversity or the role ladybugs play in keeping plant-feeding insect populations low, according to the Lost ❋ JANET ROMAKER (2010)

"Our study shows that despite feeding on predatory insects, birds, bats and lizards still act as plant protectors by having net negative effects on plant-feeding insects," says Gruner. ❋ PhysOrg Team (2010)

"One of the finds is that when under attack from plant-feeding insects, such as boll weevils and bollworms, plants have an ability to recognize they are in danger and to emit SOS-type signals to recruit the good guys," Lewis said. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In its native habitat, the plant is associated with 186 species of plant-feeding insects and mites, none of which is found here. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"It's not a coincidence that plant-feeding insects are among the most ecologically specialized and the most species-rich groups on the planet," says Funk. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"But plant-feeding insects are known to be nitrogen limited and the plant biomass nitrogen is lower than what the insects need for survival," said Currie. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The tiny, plant-feeding bugs carry a disease that can devastate their crops. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A surprising new role has been found for surfactants by demonstrating their contribution to the self-defence of plant-feeding insects. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It shows that despite feeding on predatory insects, birds, bats and lizards still act as plant protectors by having net negative effects on plant-feeding insects. " ❋ Unknown (2010)

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