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 ...
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Some orchids have 'fingers' to pollinate themselves
Scientists have solved the 130-year mystery of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus, a fungus-consuming orchid with a unique ...
Thousands of citizen scientists help identify shifts in floral traits of insect-pollinated plants
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 ...
Excessive Use Of Fertilisers Killing Bees And Flowers, 169-Year-Old Experiment Finds
Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating ...
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MIT’s robot bees break pollination records with 1,000-second hover, flips and more
MIT's new robotic insects, inspired by bees, achieve longer flights and enhanced precision, paving the way for autonomous ...
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Robotic insects are here and may be the future of farming and plant pollination
Robotic insects modeled after bees are set to revolutionize pollination, boosting crop yields and transforming agriculture.
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Warming threatens flies more than bees, raising pollination concerns
“The cacao pollination system is incredibly delicate,” said López-Uribe. “The flowers are very small and the pollen is viable for very few hours during the day. Changes of even a couple of ...