Plants can "hear" and "talk" to bees

A recently presented study investigates the ability of plants to listen to bees and other insects. According to their data, they are capable of identifying the best pollinators and offering them more nectar than to others. It has long been known that the flowers of plants can increase the amount of nectar they secrete when they "hear" a pollinating insect approaching them. By offering more nectar, they ensure that the insect spends more time on those flowers, which increases the chances of successful fertilization through pollination.