摘要 : Associational resistance occurs when host plants experience reduced attack when in the presence of other plant species. The issue is most studied in agriculture and forestry because of the potential benefits to pest control, but r... 展开 Associational resistance occurs when host plants experience reduced attack when in the presence of other plant species. The issue is most studied in agriculture and forestry because of the potential benefits to pest control, but recent research indicates that associational resistance may be relatively common in natural systems as well, especially against specialist herbivores. Research on associational resistance to a tropical leaf miner is presented. 收起