Plants that respond to herbivory by increasing their growth rate (compensatory growth) are using

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Plants that use compensatory growth as a response to herbivory are displaying tolerance. This means that they are able to tolerate or endure the damage caused by herbivores and continue to grow and reproduce despite it. Structural defence refers to physical barriers such as thorns or tough bark. Chemical defence involves the production of toxins or unpalatable compounds. Coevolution refers to the process of two species evolving in response to each other's interactions, such as predators and prey or pollinators and plants.

Plants That Respond to Herbivory by Increasing Their Growth Rate