A self-pollinating nonpareil could mean less need for bees and greater production for the most popular variety of nut.

There are over 4,000 native bee species and many are in decline. Here are beneficial types of garden bees that need a boost ...

Recent research identifies key factors affecting cocoa production, highlighting the critical role of pollination and ...

So, some might say that understanding pollination is one of the most important things we can understand about our gardens, ...

Kumquats, avocados, and other exotic fruits can grow in pots and bring not only aesthetic pleasure but also delicious fruit.

The insects responsible for pollinating cacao’s tiny flowers are, themselves, also tiny, in order to access the flower’s reproductive structures. Biting midges from the Ceratopogonidae family and gall ...

As global temperatures rise, cocoa trees are struggling to thrive. The study, conducted by a team of international ...

The different names of this tropical fruit are a real tongue twister – Manilkara zapota, sapodilla, chicozapote, naseberry, ...

For those living in the warmest U.S. climates, this shrub not only offers privacy, but it also attracts and supports local ...

Climate change is putting the future of palm oil production at risk, as extreme heat threatens the survival of Elaeidobius ...

“These losses are severe, broad, and may impact food security through inadequate pollination services. Survey results are ...