Organism
Brassicaceae Plants
TL;DR
Produce glucosinolates (sulfur-containing toxins) as defense against herbivores.
Produce glucosinolates (sulfur-containing toxins) as defense against herbivores. Diversified into >4,000 species with varying glucosinolate profiles through escape-and-radiate co-evolution with specialist herbivores (cabbage butterflies, flea beetles) who evolved detoxification.
Notable Traits of Brassicaceae Plants
- Glucosinolate production
- >4,000 species diversity
- Escape-and-radiate radiation