From floral perfumes to pheromones, scents structure ecosystems in ways we are just beginning to understand. As human activities muddle these channels of chemical communication, scientists investigate the consequences for plants, pollinators, and other creatures🧪
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A growing body of research shows how air pollution, fertilizers, and fungicides are altering the chemical signals that plants and animals use to communicate. Scientists warn that insect reproduction, ...