Vegetables can produce their own pesticides.

Certain vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, have the remarkable ability to produce natural pesticides to defend against insects and other pests. These natural pesticides, known as glucosinolates, are produced in response to stress and help the plants ward off potential threats. Interestingly, when humans consume these vegetables, the glucosinolates can also provide health benefits, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This dual role of natural pesticides in vegetables showcases the fascinating ways in which plants have evolved to protect themselves and benefit other organisms in their ecosystem.