Aphid infestation induces plant-sex-specific changes in floral chemistry and pollinator behaviour in Silene latifolia
Kaya B. Zill, Thomas Stegemann, Elisabeth Kaltenegger, Wolfgang Bilger, Tobias J. Demetrowitsch, Henry Berndt, Alexandra Erfmeier, Sybille B. Unsicker, Karin Schrieber
This study shows aphid infestation alters floral traits and pollinator behavior differently in male and female Silene latifolia plants, reducing female attractiveness more than male.
Journal of Experimental Botany · Nov 26, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology