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plant-defense
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recipegirl.comscience40 days ago
Bean Plant Uses Leaf Receptor to Recruit Wasps Against Caterpillars
A receptor in common bean plant leaves detects caterpillar damage and triggers release of a chemical signal. The signal attracts predatory wasps that feed on the caterpillars. The finding comes from a study published in Science Advances.
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bbc.co.ukscience62 days ago
Oak Trees Show 3-Day Delay in Spring Bud Opening After Heavy Caterpillar Infestation
Satellite analysis of northern Bavaria forests following a 2019 gypsy moth outbreak found that heavily infested oaks postponed leaf emergence the next spring. The three-day delay reduced subsequent caterpillar damage by 55 percent. Researchers say the response appears more effici…