In a new study, scientists at Umeå University have found a way to break open the protective walls of pollen grains—one of the ...

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

If you are prone to allergies, buckle up! Hay fever season is getting a jump start after last week's warm weather surged ...

The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under ...

Named in 1889 by renowned Japanese botanist MAKINO Tomitaro, the fungus-consuming plant features a distinct appendage reminiscent of a tiny finger on its stigma – the part of the flower that accepts ...

For those sensitive to pollen, gardening can be a challenge. Many plants release airborne pollen that can cause sneezing, ...

In this blog, I will focus on how structures in pollen of caesalpinioid legumes might be adapted to aid their dispersal by particular insects, mammals or even by wind. The legume family is one of the ...

Table 3. Results of Procrustes and PROTEST analyses indicating the insignificant similarity of taxa but significant similarity of samples between sedaDNA data and pollen data. Table 4. The correlation ...

After Makino's discovery, the plant was named for the unique, tiny finger-like appendage (the "dactylus" part) on its stigma, the flower's female organ that receives pollen. Despite its fame as ...

If you’re wondering why the warmer weather leads to more pollen, it’s a combination of factors. First, higher temperatures ...

If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than one for cross pollination.