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A secret odorant code patches a problematic relationship between pollinators and flowers

  • April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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A secret odorant code patches a problematic relationship between pollinators and flowers
A plant uses a rare scent to guide its pollinator to male flowers first and to female flowers later, finds a study led by Kobe University. The work, appearing in Current Biology, uncovers a precise chemical system that not only keeps this partnership specific but also helps ensure it remains beneficial to both parties.

Originally published at Phys.org

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