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Plant Defence Systems

Plant Defence Systems Plants are sessile, i.e. they can’t move from place to place.Plants are sessile, i.e. they can’t move from place to place. They need some defences against herbivores that might want to eat them, and against pathogens.They need some defences against herbivores that might want to eat them, and against pathogens. Plants counter these by both physical and chemical defences.Plants counter these by both physical and chemical defences.

Physical Plant Defences

Thorns These are modified branches, usually formed from the axil of the leaf, e.g. a hawthorn.These are modified branches, usually formed from the axil of the leaf, e.g. a hawthorn.

Spines These are modified leaves, e.g. found in gooseberry.These are modified leaves, e.g. found in gooseberry. In an extreme case, the cactus, all the leaves are turned into spines and photosynthesis is taken over by the stem.In an extreme case, the cactus, all the leaves are turned into spines and photosynthesis is taken over by the stem. Sometimes the spines are kept to the outside of the leaf. E.g. hollySometimes the spines are kept to the outside of the leaf. E.g. holly

Spines In holly we find that the leaves near the bottom of the tree, within reach of the browsers, have the most spines – those at the top of the tree have almost completely lost them.In holly we find that the leaves near the bottom of the tree, within reach of the browsers, have the most spines – those at the top of the tree have almost completely lost them.

Prickles These are outgrowths of the superficial tissue of the stem.These are outgrowths of the superficial tissue of the stem. E.g. roses and blackberryE.g. roses and blackberry

Stings These are modified hairs, found on plants such as the stinging nettle.These are modified hairs, found on plants such as the stinging nettle. The hair has a rounded base containing secretory cells that make an irritating fluid containing histamine and acetyl choline.The hair has a rounded base containing secretory cells that make an irritating fluid containing histamine and acetyl choline. The top of the hair ends in a small rounded tip that breaks off when touched by an animal’s skin and the fluid is injected.The top of the hair ends in a small rounded tip that breaks off when touched by an animal’s skin and the fluid is injected.

Low Growing Points Many plants can tolerate being grazed by having their growing points very low on the ground where the herbivores can’t eat it.Many plants can tolerate being grazed by having their growing points very low on the ground where the herbivores can’t eat it. This means the plant is able to keep on growing.This means the plant is able to keep on growing. E.g. grasses and dandelions.E.g. grasses and dandelions.

Divarication These plants branch at wide angles with closely interlaced branches, forming a tangled mass.These plants branch at wide angles with closely interlaced branches, forming a tangled mass. Often the outer branches have smaller, fewer leaves than the inner branches, which are protected from the browsers.Often the outer branches have smaller, fewer leaves than the inner branches, which are protected from the browsers.

Enclosing Seeds in a Hard Coat or Prickles This is a good and obvious way to deter predators.This is a good and obvious way to deter predators. E.g. Swan plantsE.g. Swan plants

Seed Masting This is the simultaneous release of all the seeds by all the trees of the same species in an area, at intervals of 2 years or more.This is the simultaneous release of all the seeds by all the trees of the same species in an area, at intervals of 2 years or more. The advantage is that most of the time there are not enough seeds to support a large population of seed-eating animals.The advantage is that most of the time there are not enough seeds to support a large population of seed-eating animals. When the seeds are shed, the animals present can’t possibly eat them all so a large number of seeds survive.When the seeds are shed, the animals present can’t possibly eat them all so a large number of seeds survive.

Hiding There are some plants, found in Southern Africa, called Stone Plants, that are the colour and shape of the stones amongst which they grow.There are some plants, found in Southern Africa, called Stone Plants, that are the colour and shape of the stones amongst which they grow. Thus they are completely camouflaged until they flower.Thus they are completely camouflaged until they flower.

Waxy Cuticle and Epidermis The main barrier against the invasion of pathogens is the leaf epidermis.The main barrier against the invasion of pathogens is the leaf epidermis. Viruses and other pathogens can only enter through a break in it or through the stomata.Viruses and other pathogens can only enter through a break in it or through the stomata. The worst vectors of pathogens are sap- sucking animals which pierce the epidermis and insert their proboscis into the sap.The worst vectors of pathogens are sap- sucking animals which pierce the epidermis and insert their proboscis into the sap.

Waxy Cuticle and Epidermis They then fly to another leaf, carrying with them viruses, fungal spores and bacteria.They then fly to another leaf, carrying with them viruses, fungal spores and bacteria. E.g. aphids, passionfruit vine hoppers and green shield bugsE.g. aphids, passionfruit vine hoppers and green shield bugs

Trapping Some chemicals are sticky, and would-be eaters.Some chemicals are sticky, and would-be eaters. The Parapara has sticky seeds that can entrap small birds so they cannot fly.The Parapara has sticky seeds that can entrap small birds so they cannot fly.

Chemical Defences

Chemical Defences Plants produce some extremely toxic substances, yet they themselves are not poisoned by these chemicals.Plants produce some extremely toxic substances, yet they themselves are not poisoned by these chemicals. It has been established that these chemicals are kept in vacuoles and are only released when the leaf is chewed or pierced.It has been established that these chemicals are kept in vacuoles and are only released when the leaf is chewed or pierced.

Chemicals Used Against Pathogens AntibioticsAntibiotics –once a pathogen invades a plant, it sets up a chemical attack. –the infected plant starts to produce chemicals called Phytoalexins. –These are antibiotics which kill or inhibit the pathogens

Chemicals Used Against Pathogens CaffeineCaffeine –This is the main stimulant in coffee, tea and in some painkillers. –This is extracted from the coffee tree beans. –In the plant, it has a physiological effect on fungi.

Chemicals Used Against Pathogens ChilliesChillies –Very good antibiotics –Have a “hot” taste to put off mammals

Common Chemicals that Deter Insects CanavanineCanavanine –This is a defence against chewing insects. –It is an amino acid which resembles arginine. –When the insect eats it the Canavanine becomes incorporated into the insects proteins instead of arginine and the insect dies.

Common Chemicals that Deter Insects CyanogenesisCyanogenesis –This is the production of cyanide. –In the wild cherry, some grasses and some varieties of white clover. –When tissues of these plants are damaged by insects or snails, a non-poisonous glycoside is changed by an enzyme to the poisonous hydrogen cyanide. –Some animals produce enzymes that convert this poison to harmless thiocyanate.

Common Chemicals that Deter Insects Pungent and Volatile ChemicalsPungent and Volatile Chemicals –The smells given off by onions, garlic and mustards are thought to stop insects from even landing on the plants.

Common Chemicals that Deter Insects PyrethrinsPyrethrins –Some chrysanthemums produce a chemical in their leaves that is very poisonous to insects, preventing them from eating the leaves. –The caterpillars of certain moths and butterflies have developed an enzyme have developed an enzyme that can detoxify the pyrethrin, and these can eat the leaves unharmed.

Common Chemicals that Deter Insects TanninsTannins –In oak leaves and camellia act to stop insects eating their leaves. AlkaloidsAlkaloids –These are bitter tasting, thus prevent insects from eating them. Found in the Deadly Nightshade.

Common Chemicals that Deter Insects PhenolsPhenols –These are also thought to deter insects. They are very good germicides – used in hospitals. StrychnineStrychnine –This is produced by plants of the strychnos family

Common Chemicals that Deter Insects MorphineMorphine –This comes from the opium poppy. NicotineNicotine –This is produced in the tobacco plant DigitoxinDigitoxin –This is made in the common foxglove.

Common Chemicals that Deter Insects OthersOthers –Some secondary compounds that are not poisonous to humans but may put off insects. –E.g. peppermint, cinnamon and cloves.

Poisons Incorporated into the Body of Insects These can deter the predators of caterpillars.These can deter the predators of caterpillars. E.g. the Monarch butterfly caterpillars have become tolerant of the poisons in the swan plant. As they eat these poisons accumulate and make the caterpillars’ own tissues unpleasant for a bird to eat.E.g. the Monarch butterfly caterpillars have become tolerant of the poisons in the swan plant. As they eat these poisons accumulate and make the caterpillars’ own tissues unpleasant for a bird to eat.

Chemical Mimics Tropical Sedge makes a chemical like the juvenile growth hormone of insects.Tropical Sedge makes a chemical like the juvenile growth hormone of insects. If the insects eat the plant they turn into deformed adults with twisted wings and unformed ovaries.If the insects eat the plant they turn into deformed adults with twisted wings and unformed ovaries.

Chemical Mimics The hairy wild potato gives out a chemical that mimics the alarm call of aphids, so they avoid the plant.The hairy wild potato gives out a chemical that mimics the alarm call of aphids, so they avoid the plant. Some clovers are able to make a chemical that mimics oestrogen, thus causing fertility problems in herbivores that might eat them.Some clovers are able to make a chemical that mimics oestrogen, thus causing fertility problems in herbivores that might eat them.

Sending Warnings Scientists have discovered that willows and alders can communicate by airborne chemical cues.Scientists have discovered that willows and alders can communicate by airborne chemical cues. In response to attack by insects, trees develop insect resistant chemicals.In response to attack by insects, trees develop insect resistant chemicals. If one tree is attacked, trees a fair way away respond by developing the insect- resistant chemical as well.If one tree is attacked, trees a fair way away respond by developing the insect- resistant chemical as well.

Companion Planting Marigold roots secrete a chemical that kills nematodes.Marigold roots secrete a chemical that kills nematodes. This helps the plants growing nearby.This helps the plants growing nearby. Garlic planted in rose gardens is thought to keep aphids away.Garlic planted in rose gardens is thought to keep aphids away.