Regardless, insect pollination remains essential for pollen movement and achieving economically viable yields of fruits with ...

As corn growers are evaluating pollination, more reports of problems resulting from the “overly tight tassel wrap” phenomenon are trickling in from farmers and agronomists, with pictures and ...

Harvard researchers have discovered that cycads—one of the oldest living lineages of seed plants—heat up their reproductive ...

Agronomists and farmers are finding some pollination issues in specific genetics that were impacted by environmental stress during early, rapid growth. Pollination is always a critical point in corn ...

Honeybees, which are not native to the United States, may be outcompeting native bees for pollen. Ed Reschke via Getty Images Honeybees are often heralded as a symbol of biodiversity and a key species ...

Since the time of the dinosaurs, cycad plants may have attracted insects using infrared light. It may be the world's oldest ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When it comes to the critical process of pollination, butterflies ...

The words “pollination” and “flower” may seem inseparable, but plants began courting insects millions of years before they ...

Move over, precision agriculture — precision apiculture is what’s on the minds of all future-focused farmers. BeeHero has been growing fast since its debut and seed round last year, and $19 million in ...

Artificial light disrupts nocturnal pollination and leads to a reduced number of fruits produced by the plant. This loss of night time pollination cannot be compensated by diurnal pollinators. The ...

A conservation charity has been awarded £10,000 as part of an annual one-off award for good causes. The Pollinator Project in Guernsey was chosen for the funding from Dougie's Grant, which was set up ...