Jay DeLong said:
> I don't know how it kills terrestrial insects when used as a pesticide, but
> I wonder if the insecticide properties is the benefit the plant receives
> from having such a toxic compound in its bark.
Liz replied to me:
Tell them it probably does - many plants in the tropics are absolutely
nasty with poisons because there are so many insects munching down
there! If not a defense against insects per se, then a general defense
against herbivory.... it's not fun being a helpless salad in the
rainforest....
Liz
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