Reversing the Roles of Predator and Prey

Abstract

Plants, like all organisms on the planet, live to perpetuate their own existence and to reproduce. The transmission of genetic material to future generations is the driving force behind life. In habitats where light, and water, and the essential nutrients are easily available, plants must merely allocate resources to contend with the challenges associated with reproduction, and defending themselves against the environment and herbivores. However, in more stressful habitats where nutrients are in short supply, plants have developed novel solutions to increase their chances of survival.