Critical pollination chemistry: Specific sesquiterpene floral volatiles in carrot inhibit honey bee feeding.
S. R. Quarrell, A. M. Weinstein, L. Hannah, N. Bonavia, O. del Borrello, G. R. Flematti, B. Bohman
The paper identifies specific sesquiterpene volatiles in carrot flowers that repel honey bees, showing how pollinator attraction can be negatively impacted by floral chemistry in agricultural crops.
bioRxiv · Oct 11, 2022Plant Biology