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24 Apr 2016 20:53 #81

ScienceDaily: Insect News


Trick of the light may help diseased plants attract greenfly

Posted: 21 Apr 2016 12:00 PM PDT
The leaves of virus-infected plants reflect light differently to attract the attention of disease-spreading greenfly, new research suggests. Scientists have shown for the first time that plant viruses alter the surface of leaves, influencing how light is polarized and helping insects to potentially 'see' infected plants.

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