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- 1Plant roots sound the alarm when attacked underground●Alarm in der Wurzel Wurzeln sind im Boden gut verborgen, aber keineswegs vor Angriffen geschützt. Insektenlarven oder Ne
Researchers describe how plants defend their hidden roots against attackers such as insect larvae and nematodes, which can wound root tissue and continue moving through the root system. Because damage is not limited to the attack site, plants benefit from triggering defence responses beyond the wounded spot, spreading an alarm signal within the root so other parts are prepared for further assault.