Hybrid tomato plants are the result of cross-pollination of two parent plants chosen for a specific desirable quality, such ...

The endangered Mexican long-nosed bat has been discovered in Arizona via the utilization of citizen science from residents in ...

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 ...

The film explains the process of plant reproduction, covering both asexual and sexual methods. Asexual reproduction is demonstrated through simple organisms like algae, where cell division leads to ...

This question makes me smile because it is both. The same can be said of cucumbers, peppers, zucchini and any part of a plant that contains seeds. I often wonder why we ponder this question over ...

Imagine a world where robotic insects take over the critical task of pollination, freeing farmers from relying on the whims of nature or resorting to manually pollinating crops with paintbrushes.

With a more efficient method for artificial pollination, farmers in the future could grow fruits and vegetables inside multilevel warehouses, boosting yields while mitigating some of agriculture's ...

Editor’s Note: The Osceola Public Library will be hosting a seed swap from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon on Saturday, Jan. 25 in the library’s meeting room.

A team of researchers from Michigan State University discovered a native tree unlocking the secret to protecting apples from cold weather damage. Steve van Nocker, a ...

Looking for a tree that matures quickly to leave you with bountiful harvests of sweet, juicy fruits? Find out what it is and ...

When the irises start to bloom in early spring, park visitors will be able to see spectacular flowers that represent a ...

Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month. Take a guided walk ...