Published in Genome Research · View the paper (DOI)
The Venus flytrap's carnivorous lifestyle is built on herbivore defense strategies, utilizing sensory hairs to capture prey. The plant's genes show a mix of leaf and root characteristics, with glands that supply digestive enzymes and nutrients.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- The Venus flytrap: From prey to predator University of Würzburg · May 4, 2016 · first to report
- From Genome Research: Venus flytrap exploits plant defenses in carnivorous lifestyle Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory · May 4, 2016