Honeybees as plant 'bodyguards'

Honeybees are important to plants for reasons that go beyond pollination, according to a new study published in the December 23rd issue of Current Biology, a Cell Press publication. The insects' buzz also defends plants against the caterpillars that would otherwise munch on them undisturbed.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news149171365.html">Honeybees as plant 'bodyguards'</a></p> <p>Honeybees are important to plants for reasons that go beyond pollination, according to a new study published in the December 23rd issue of <I>Current Biology</I>, a Cell Press publication. The insects' buzz also defends plants against the caterpillars that would otherwise munch on them undisturbed.</p>