Arsenic Hyperaccumulation in Pteris vittata Functions as a Toxic Lure and an Induced Defense Against Herbivores.

Pteris vittata, a model arsenic hyperaccumulator, thrives in arsenic-contaminated soils. While arsenic accumulation is hypothesized to deter herbivores, its broader ecological impacts remain poorly understood. This study presents the first investigat…

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