In a study, cowpea plants were found to use soil bacteria to attract parasitoid wasps when attacked by leafminer larvae. The plants release chemicals into the soil that nurture beneficial microbes, which then signal new plants to emit a molecule that draws in wasps. This mechanism may provide long-term pest control benefits and could lead to sustainable agricultural practices.
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