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 ...

Argentine ants compete with bumble bees for prized nectar sources. But the bees are fighting back. Find out how.

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

The view of the corn crop from the road this year looks good. Fields have lush green corn plants and even stands, which is why farmers had high hopes for bin-busting yields. But as farmers wade into ...

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

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 ...

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

Cycads use infrared heat to guide beetle pollinators, revealing an ancient plant communication system that predates flowers.

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 ...