Fig abscission as a defense mechanism of Ficus trees against parasitism by non-pollinating fig wasps

Abstract How does the fig tree Ficus benguetensis protect its investment in the production of figs and pollinating fig wasps against parasitism from non-pollinating fig wasps? This study documents a previously overlooked defense mechanism: fig abscission—the natural shedding of the fig fruit as a de...

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Main Authors: Shang-Yang Lin, Bruno Di Giusto, Anthony Bain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86135-3
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