Scientists have solved the 130-year mystery of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus, a fungus-consuming orchid with a unique self-pollination method.

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 changing ...

It's called “crowdscaping,” and not only does it stop plants from growing to their full potential, but it also risks an even bigger problem: cross pollination. Bees and other pollinators are ...

Insect-pollination of flowering plants is responsible for the majority of the world’s flowering diversity and is an essential part of plant reproduction. Flowers have bright colours, smells and ...

To get berries from hollies and yaupons ensure you select the right plant type, as male and female flowers often grow on ...

The little bean that could, not only won Canada’s seed of the year in 2022 but has now earned the University of Guelph’s (U of G) 2024 Innovation of the Year Award. The bean in question? The dynasty ...

It can take many insect visits for a flower to be fully pollinated. For example, cucumbers need nine visits. Without this, a cucumber might develop but is misshapen. This is how plants reproduce ...