Science (New York, N.Y.)AnimalsBiological EvolutionCircadian RhythmColeopteraFlowers
Infrared radiation is an ancient pollination signal.
Wendy A Valencia-Montoya, Marjorie A Liénard, Neil Rosser, Michael Calonje, Shayla Salzman, Cheng-Chia Tsai, Nanfang Yu, John R Carlson, Rodrigo Cogni, Naomi E Pierce, Nicholas W Bellono
Published: 202510.1126/science.adz1728
Abstract
Color and scent are well-known pollinator cues. Some plants also produce heat, but its role remains unclear. Here, we report that plant-generated thermal infrared radiation serves as a pollination signal and describe the underlying mechanisms of heat…
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