Scientists have demonstrated that as herbivory on orange jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) flowers increases, the proportion of selfing to outcrossing flowers increases. This occurs because

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The loss of resources due to herbivory causes plants to make less expensive selfing flowers. When herbivory occurs, the plant reduces investment in costly outcrossing flowers and instead produces more selfing flowers, which require less resources to produce. This shift ensures reproductive success even when resources are limited.

Scientists Have Demonstrated That as Herbivory on Orange Jewelweed (Impatiens