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From the spice of the chili pepper to horseradish’s bitter bite, many plant traits are evolutionary adaptations to insects.
From the spiciness of the chili pepper to horseradish’s bitter bite, many plant traits are evolutionary adaptations to insect attacks. Cornell biologist Anurag Agrawal explains to host Steve Curwood just how speedily plants can evolve and adapt when insect populations change.