Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite ...

It has lance-shaped green leaves and white flower inflorescences with dangling catkins that can reach four inches. These catkins attract lots of insects and pollinators, which in turn, help fertilize ...

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a vital cash-crop for four to six million small-holder farmers across the tropics, and supports a global chocolate industry valued at over USD 100 billion annually ...

This usually occurs in mid-autumn, which is about 7-8 months after pollination. The nuts fall from the tree when they are mature. Most commercial growers wait for this process to occur before ...

Eagle-eyed fans of Nestle’s flagship KitKat brand have spotted a new hazelnut variety on UK supermarket shelves at Sainsbury’s, after the variant had previously only gained a release in Australia, ...

Stigmatodactylus, he realized, fit this bill perfectly. “I’m particularly interested in their pollination mechanisms, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates taxonomy, ecology, and ...

He describes himself saying, "I'm particularly interested in their pollination mechanisms, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates taxonomy, ecology, and evolutionary biology." ...

In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen. In turn, pollinators rely on flowers for food, including both nectar and pollen. If you’re a gardener ...

Pollinators, especially bees, provide the important ecosystem service of pollination – which allows plants to produce seeds, fruits, and new plants. This is essential for food production and creating ...