Orchid's unique structure reveals new self-pollination mechanism
Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.
Science Daily8 小时
Plant's name-giving feature found to be new offspring-ensuring method
130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name -- revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure ...
earth6 小时
Some orchids have 'fingers' to pollinate themselves
Scientists have solved the 130-year mystery of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus, a fungus-consuming orchid with a unique self-pollination method.
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New Plant Feature Ensures Offspring Survival
130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name — revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ...
PBS6 年
Isolating Mechanisms: Lacewing Songs
In plants, the equivalent isolating mechanism is the pollination of different species by different pollinating animals: some of these pollinators are quite specific to structure, color ...
New Scientist on MSN12 小时
An orchid uses a finger-like appendage to pollinate itself
More than 130 years after a fungus-eating orchid species was discovered, the purpose of its mysterious appendage has been revealed ...
Knowridge7 天
Robotic insects: A new buzz in pollination technology
Imagine a world where tiny robotic insects could help farmers grow fruits and vegetables more efficiently. Researchers at MIT ...