Conifers contain resin, which is composed of terpenes. What is their significance?

Resin is a gummy material that looks and feels more like a sticky, thick glue. The resin of conifers consists of compounds secreted or deposited in the tree. Scientists still disagree that the resin in the tree acts as a waste product or as a defense against infestation or insect attack. The resin released and seeped through the resin channels and often exits through the bark of conifers serves as a protective function in response to injury or attack by insects or pathogens.



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