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August 2, 2025Open Access

Aphid infestation induces plant-sex-specific changes in floral chemistry and pollinator behaviour in Silene latifolia

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KZKaya B. ZillTSThomas StegemannEKElisabeth Kaltenegger

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Overview

Research reveals aphid infestation reduces floral attractiveness differently in male and female Silene latifolia, suggesting unique responses in pollinator dynamics.

Key Points

  • Aphid infestation uniquely alters floral traits, reducing attractiveness in female Silene latifolia compared to males.
  • Both male and female plants express dynamic floral traits, showing adaptation based on pollination success.
  • Examined how the aphid Brachycaudus lychnidis affects plant-pollinator interactions with specialist moths.
  • Findings highlight the role of sexual dimorphism in plant responses to herbivory, impacting ecological relationships.

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Zill et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c7be6551bb0af8d0578https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.07.22.666187
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