Floral fragrance in sweet osmanthus majorly repels pollen feeders (IMAGE)

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Floral fragrance in sweet osmanthus majorly repels pollen feeders

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The dual function of floral scent. Sweet osmanthus attracts thrips pollinators with floral major scent compound β-ionone, and repels pollen-feeding honeybees with β-ionone and linalool.

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