What the Vannette Lab at UC Davis Learned About Plants Protecting their Nectar

When you think of hydrogen peroxide, you probably don't think of plants, right? You probably think of an antiseptic used on the skin to prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Or as a bleach. Enter the world of plant sciences. The UC Davis laboratory of community ecologist Rachel Vannette, associate professor and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, today published research that indicates “diverse plant species, not just tobacco, protect their...