Which of the following is an effective plant defense against insect herbivory? Select one: a. Hypersensitive response b. Gene-for-gene resistance c. Salicylic acid d. Protease inhibitors e. Resistance genes

Which of the following is an effective plant defense against insect herbivory? Select one: a. Hypersensitive response b. Gene-for-gene resistance c. Salicylic acid d. Protease inhibitors e. Resistance genes

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Chapter38: Plant Developmental Responses To External And Internal Signals

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Which of the following is an effective plant defense against insect herbivory?

Select one:

a. Hypersensitive response

b. Gene-for-gene resistance

c. Salicylic acid

d. Protease inhibitors

e. Resistance genes

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