Pollinator gardens are the talk of the town these days. Flowers that are known to attract bees and butterflies are purposefully planted in the garden to encourage pollination, which is essential for ...

A recent study investigates the role of sonic vibrations in improving pollination efficiency and fruit size in tomatoes. By simulating bee-like vibrations using non-contact sonication technology, the ...

Why have some plant species changed pollinators in their evolution? An international team of researchers studied the reproductive systems of three sister species pairs, where one species is pollinated ...

Ancient plants called cycads say “come hither” in infrared. By Sofia Quaglia If a plant wants to reproduce, there are a number of tricks it can use to lure a pollinator insect. It can display gaudily ...

Figure 1 Bumblebees use vibration to forage pollen on beaked and “nosey” Pedicularis. They always bite at the base of the flower’s beak and then buzz it. The pollen released from the beak’s terminus ...