Bean plants call for aerial reinforcements when caterpillars attack
Bean plants have developed a mechanism to summon wasps when under attack by caterpillars. This discovery highlights the complex interactions between plants and insects in nature. The findings could have implications for agricultural practices and pest management.
- ▪Bean plants can call for help from wasps when they are attacked by caterpillars.
- ▪This behavior demonstrates a sophisticated defense mechanism in plants.
- ▪Understanding these interactions may lead to better pest management strategies in agriculture.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.npr.org/2026/05/29/nx-s1-5829851/bean-plants-call-for-aerial-reinforcements-when-caterpillars-attack |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 16:08:36 -0400 |
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NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science Bean plants call for aerial reinforcements when caterpillars attack May 29, 20264:08 PM ET By , Regina G. Barber NPR's Short Wave talks about a weakness in a well-known insect repellant, how plants call wasps to their defense and how bigger rewards speed up learning, in mice. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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