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Magnolias are so ancient they’re pollinated by beetles — because bees didn’t exist yet
While modern trees like maples and ashes have switched to wind pollination — releasing clouds of pollen to be scattered at ...
Hand pollination helps cocoa farmers offset climate harm
Exploring ways for cocoa farmers to hand pollinate their crops could help offset crop losses resulting from climate changes, ...
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A surge in bee deaths is hurting Texas beekeepers — and could affect the price of produce
Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent ...
Pollinator diversity in urgent need of protection to ensure ecosystems function properly
Pollinators are animals that help to transport pollen from one location to another in the plant reproduction process.
Butterflies in the U.S. are disappearing at a ‘catastrophic’ rate
The number of butterflies in the contiguous United States declined by 22 percent this century, a collapse with potentially ...
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Unsung Heroes: Insect Pollinators Vital for Ecosystems
The article highlights the role of various insects like flies, beetles, and wasps in pollination, which is crucial for the reproduction of flowering plants. Bees are well-known pollinators, but other ...
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Southern Appalachian Plant Society to host presentation on pollinators
ETSU Associate Professor Gerardo Arceo-Gomez will provide a deep dive into "Pollination: The Hidden Language of Flowers and the Importance of Pollinators” March 20 at the BrightRidge Auditorium in Joh ...
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California’s Bee Crisis: A Threat to Farms, Food, and Our Future Bees in Southern California
In the heart of California’s farmland, an unseen crisis is unfolding—one that could have devastating consequences for agriculture and food production. Commercial bee populations are dwindling at an ...
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Heavy bee mortality puts almond pollination at risk
California almond orchards have turned snowy white, signaling the start of bloom. However, beekeepers say that bee mortality rates are at an all-time high, and they are concerned there may not be ...