Putting plant resistance traits on the map: A test of the idea that plants are better defended at lower latitudes

Moles, AngelaWallis, IanFoley, WilliamWarton, David I.Stegen, James C.Bisigato, Alejandro J.Cella-Pizarro, LucreciaClark, Connie J.Cohen, Philippe S.Cornwell, William KEdwards, WillEjrnaes, RasmusGonzales-Ojeda, TheranyGraae, Bente J.2015-12-100028-646Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/1885/68176It has long been believed that plant species from the tropics have higher levels of traits associated with resistance to herbivores than do species from higher latitudes. A meta-analysis recently showed that the published literature does not support thisKeywords: cyanide; lipid; tannin derivative; antiherbivore defense; ash; chemical defense; cyanide; data acquisition; global perspective; latitudinal gradient; leaf morphology; life history trait; lipid; meta-analysis; physical defense; phytochemistry; tannin; trop Global patterns; Latitude; Leaf size; Leaf toughness; Lipid; Plant traits; Plant-animal interactions; TanninPutting plant resistance traits on the map: A test of the idea that plants are better defended at lower latitudes201110.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03732.x2016-02-24