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I learned from 'Green Planet' that many plants secrete 'defensive compounds' when attacked by herbivores, or even when 'warned' by neighbouring plants that herbivorous insects are attacking. But why do plants need to wait until they are attacked to accumulate these toxins in the leaves?

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Is it really necessary to boil a baby's bottle for minutes to sterilize it?

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I learned from 'Green Planet' that many plants secrete 'defensive compounds' when attacked by herbivores, or even when 'warned' by neighbouring plants that herbivorous insects are attacking. But why do plants need to wait until they are attacked to accumulate these toxins in the leaves?	1751
Is it really necessary to boil a baby's bottle for minutes to sterilize it?	1