Janet Braam, Danielle Goodspeed and Wassim Chehab, Rice University (IMAGE)

Rice University

Janet Braam, Danielle Goodspeed and Wassim Chehab, Rice University

Caption

From left, Rice University biologists Janet Braam, Danielle Goodspeed and Wassim Chehab worked with colleagues to show that plants use circadian rhythms to both anticipate raids by hungry insects and to time the production of defensive hormones that fend off such attacks.

Credit

Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

Usage Restrictions

Must credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.