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How Japanese red elder plants save two lives with one fruit drop
- March 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Japanese red elder plants safeguard their own survival when they drop fruits infested by Heterhelus beetle larvae, as well as the survival of these larvae. A Kobe University study changes the narrative on how a plant and its pollinator can keep benefits balanced.
Originally published at Phys.org