SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 6, 2026Nautilus

Unraveling the Chemical Secrets of a Wholesome Plant-Pollinator Relationship

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Japanese researchers found that the climbing vine Smilax insularis uses a unique chemical compound to attract only one specific pollinator, the gall midge, ensuring proper pollination while providing larvae nursery space.

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