A reply to Baldwin: critique does not weaken major conclusions
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Lynn S. Adler,* Michael Wink, Melanie Distl and Amanda J. Lentz Abstract Baldwin’s critique raises some valid points. However, none invalidates our main findings of correlations between leaf and floral defences, and induction of nectar alkaloids. We believe our study successfully demonstrated linkages between leaf and floral traits, and we hope it inspires further research in multiple systems and settings.
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