Plants Make More Nectar When They 'Hear' Pollinators Buzzing, Say Scientists

Plants Make More Nectar When They 'Hear' Pollinators Buzzing, Say Scientists

Plants can “hear” pollinators buzzing and produce more nectar accordingly, say researchers. An interdisciplinary group of scientists has said that there is “growing evidence” of pollinators and plants transmitting and sensing “vibroacoustic signals.” The sound of pollinators could potentially be used to artificially encourage pollination amongst crops and other flora. Lead researcher Francesca Barbero, a professor of zoology at Italy’s Universit…