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Plants Boost Nectar Sugar in Response to Pollinator Buzz
5/22/2025
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- Snapdragon plants have a remarkable ability to sense the buzzing of pollinators, such as the Rhodanthidium sticticum bee, and react by boosting their nectar's sugar content. This groundbreaking research, spearheaded by Prof. Francesca Barbero at the University of Turin, unveils how plants may harness sound to improve pollination, paving the way for innovative agricultural practices.
