University of Guam – Asian Scientist Magazine

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How Non-Native Herbivores Wiped Out A Native Cycad Tree

Just three species of non-native herbivorous insects were enough to reduce the population of a tree species native to Guam by 90 percent within a decade.

In the Lab

Cycad Plant Roots Avoid Competing With Kin For Resources

In a low resource situation, cycad plant roots can recognize the identity of adjacent plants and refrain from competing with close relatives.

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How Non-Native Herbivores Wiped Out A Native Cycad Tree

Cycad Plant Roots Avoid Competing With Kin For Resources

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Learning From Environmental Defenders

The Equalizers