plant defences

• What are the different plant defences?

  • Physical
  • Chemical
  • Mechanical
• What are examples of physical defences?

  • Cellulose walls
  • Tough waxy cuticles on leaves
• What are examples of chemical defences?

  • Antibacterial chemicals
  • Poisons
• What are examples of mechanical defences?

  • Thorns and hairs
  • Leaves which drop/curl
  • Mimicry to trick animals