Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Plants emit different odors when eaten by invasive species

Jan. 31 (UPI) — According to a new study, plants put out a unique combination of volatile compounds when attacked by exotic pests.
Plants have developed a diverse array of defensive mechanisms, and smell is one of them. When chewed on by insects and other leaf-eaters, plants emit...

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