Ancestral Flower Power
Insects have a lot to do with ancestral flower power, study finds The Botanic Gardens of Sydney has published a paper with researchers from…
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No Bumblebees in Greenhouse
“No bumblebees in our greenhouse” As more and more growers turn to environmentally friendly methods, bee pollination has become a popular choice. However, at…
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Netting’s Effect on Pollination
Net effects on pollination Netting’s implications for pollination still being explored. Matt Milkovich, TJ Mullinax Michigan State University trials show that draping nets over…
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Chocolate Pollination
How Pollination Affects Chocolate Production Tiny flies that pollinate cacao are struggling, and this could affect our supply of chocolate By DeWayne Shoemaker It’s almost…
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$8M to use AI and EVs
As the bee population declines, this startup secures $8M to apply AI and EVs to pollination Mike Butcher@mikebutcher Given our general reliance on something…
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Pollen Placement on Bats
How plants make sure their pollen gets delivered to the right place By CAROLINE EDWARDS Bees, butterflies, and bats are important for plant reproduction because…
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Blueberry Pollination in South Africa
Blueberries and their pollinators aren’t native to South Africa, but local honey bees can help By: Keanu Martin, The Conversation In recent years, blueberries have…
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Pollination Syndromes
Pollination Syndromes Flowers have evolved into a dizzying array of shapes, sizes, colors, and arrangements since first making waves on the evolutionary scene at…
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Electrostatic Pollination
Effect of electrostatic force on mechanical pollination in greenhouse crops Many flowers are morphologically adapted to take advantage of electrostatic forces during pollination….
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In Missouri, a Human ‘Bee’
Dwarf crested iris wildflowers. Credit: Getty Images In Missouri, a Human ‘Bee’ Works to Better Understand Climate Change’s Effects By Shahla Farzan Researcher Matthew Austin…
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Pollination, It’s All About Timing
It’s all about timing when it comes to pollinators The finely tuned dance between plants and their pollinators is essential Timing is…
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CATCH THE BUZZ- Outstanding In My Field
Outstanding in My Field: The Buzz about Pollination Margo Sue Bittner – Outstanding In My Field The arrival of the truck with beehives at…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Bee Better Certified
Washington fruit company anticipates Bee Better Certification for organic blueberries As summer approaches and the upcoming Washington blueberry season nears first pick, Rainier Fruit…
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CATCH THE BUZZ- Origins of Flowering Plants and Pollinators
The Origins of Flowering Plants and Pollinators 1. Casper J. van der Kooi1, 2. Jeff Ollerton2 See all authors and affiliations Science 19 Jun…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Strawberries and Honey Bees
Dance of the Honey Bee Reveals Fondness for Strawberries By: University of Göttingen The research team established small honey bee colonies at eleven locations next…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Ambitious Strategies to Combat Pests and Disease in Organic Agriculture.
Mesotunnels, like those pictured here, are composed of nylon mesh fabric suspended on hoops placed about 42 inches over the ground. The management technique…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Can Plants Tell Time, and, Robots May Be Pollinators Sooner Than You Think In North Dakota.
IMAGE: A crop field; and David Lyall, Paul Snyder and Kate Lyall Credit: Dr. Antony Dodd; University of Bristol Jenny Schlecht; Forum News Service Could…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Sulfoxaflor Continues to Be a Bee Killer.
Michele Colopy, Program Director, Pollinator Stewardship Council, Inc. EPA’s announcement1 to expand the use of Sulfoxaflor means expanded loss of managed and native pollinators. …
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Seedless Watermelons Are A Different Challenge When Pollinating.
Gail Hermenau – Vegetable Crops Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu A female watermelon flower will need around 500-1000 pollen grains to be fertilized effectively….
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CATCH THE BUZZ – WSU Researcher Licenses Pollen Suspension While Continuing Electrostatic Research.
Ross Courtney – Pollen is stirred in a spray suspension during research trials in 2015 by Washington State University’s Matt Whiting in Prosser. Whiting…
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