Species Composition and Visiting Frequencies of Flower Visitors of Chromolaena odorata in a Dry Zone Forest Patch of Sri Lanka by D. G. R. M. M. Kaushalya Rathnayake, W. M. G. Asanga S. T. B. Wijetunga

“…But, handful of studies are available on pollination of this invasive plant species in dry forests and its function as a pollinator sink in these environments. …”
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STUDY OF GERMINATION REGARDING THE COMBAT OF WEEDS IN MEADOWS WITH REFERENCE TO CIRSIUM VULGARE SPECIES by Lisena Piscoran, Teodor Rusu

“…Seed germination is the most important stage in the life cycle of a plant.During seed germination,various metabolic processes are activated that ensure seedling growth and important physiological and biochemical changes occur.Factors acting during seed development (temperature, moisture, burial and microbial damage) can influence subsequent germination performance.Developmental(eg,inflorescence,age) and positional (within or between inflorescences of the parent plant) effects may also be important.In general,C.vulgare is a Euriecia species(species with a high degree of adaptability) common on wet alluvial soils.C vulgare reproduction: pollination takes place by insects (entomogamous pollination) or possibly by wind (anemogamous pollination).They are plants with a biennial reproductive cycle.In the first year they have a single rosette of leaves, while in the second year they bloom completely.They are herbaceous plants that differ from the other biological forms because,being annual,they overcome the adverse season in the form of seeds and are equipped with an erect and often leafless flower axis.…”
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Inheritance of yellow colour in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) by T. V. Leus

“…Samples were obtained by self-pollination for several years. Their progenies by open and controlled pollination were genetically analyzed. …”
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Social Learning in Bumblebees (Bombus impatiens): Worker Bumblebees Learn to Manipulate and Forage at Artificial Flowers by Observation and Communication within the Colony by Hamida B. Mirwan, Peter G. Kevan

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Vanilla lindmaniana and V. palmarum (Orchidaceae) are distinct allopatric species by Emerson R. Pansarin

“…Characteristics associated to pollination strongly differ between both taxa. Vanilla lindmaniana is ornithophilous, while the labellar morphology of V. palmarum suggests pollination by bees. …”
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Flowering characteristics and breeding system of the rare plant Rosa anemoniflora by YU Qun, RUAN Shuming, SHI Qinghua, HUANG Xiaochun, ZENG Huahao, GAO Wei

“…The breeding system was heterozygous with partially selfcompatible, and outbreeding requires pollinators. (3) R. anemoniflora had a single pollinator, with Apis cerana and Bombus sp. being the main pollinators. …”
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Reproductive Growth and Development of Blueberry by Jeffrey G. Williamson, James W. Olmstead, Paul M. Lyrene

“…This revised 7-page fact sheet discusses flower bud initiation and development, pollination and fruit set, fruit development and yield, and the use of plant growth regulators. …”
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Pipevine Swallowtail, Blue Swallowtail Battus philenor (Linnaeus 1771) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae: Papilioninae: Troidini) by Donald W. Hall

“…The article also discusses the butterfly’s mimicry, pollination biology, and the ecological significance of its interactions with host plants and predators. …”
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Reproductive Growth and Development of Blueberry by Jeffrey G. Williamson, James W. Olmstead, Paul M. Lyrene

“…This revised 7-page fact sheet discusses flower bud initiation and development, pollination and fruit set, fruit development and yield, and the use of plant growth regulators. …”
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The Role of Pathogens in Bumblebee Decline: A Review by Huanhuan Chen, Nawaz Haider Bashir, Qiang Li, Chao Liu, Muhammad Naeem, Haohan Wang, Wenrong Gao, Richard T. Corlett, Cong Liu, Mayra C. Vidal

“…Bumblebees, the most important wild pollinators in both agricultural and natural ecosystems, are declining worldwide. …”
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Stamens enclosed by petals in Berchemia (Rhamnaceae): a unique mechanism for pollen presentation by Fang Ma, Fang Ma, Qian Zhao, Xing Tian, Yao-lei Fu, Wen-zhe Liu

“…However, in some plants, pollen is presented to pollinators on other floral structures (other than the anthers), or via particular expulsion mechanisms, resulting in secondary pollen presentation. …”
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MicroRNA and Putative Target Discoveries in Chrysanthemum Polyploidy Breeding by Fengjiao Zhang, Jingya Zhao, Sujuan Xu, Weimin Fang, Fadi Chen, Nianjun Teng

“…As a result, a total of 170 miRNAs were identified and there are 41 special miRNAs in cross of paternal chromosome doubling, such as miR169b, miR440, and miR528-5p. miR164c and miR159a were highly expressed in a normal embryo at 18 days after pollination, suggesting the regulatory role at the late stage of embryonic development. miR172c was only detected in the normal embryo at 18 days after pollination, which means that miR172c mainly mediates gene expression in postembryonic development and these genes may promote embryo maturation. …”
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Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Aglaonema and Dieffenbachia by Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen, Terri A. Mellich

“…Mellich, describes the techniques plant breeders can use for controlling flowering, effecting pollination, and securing seed production. Includes references. …”
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European Honey Bee Apis mellifera Linnaeus and subspecies (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae) by Ashley N. Mortensen, Daniel Schmehl, Jamie Ellis

“…The article also discusses the economic importance of honey bees in pollination and honey production, as well as management practices and challenges, including pests and diseases. …”
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Growing Feijoa Fruit in Florida by Kevin Folta, Dustin Huff, Ali Sarkhosh

“…Its value as a potentially heavy producer of flavorful fruits (and flavorful flowers) is frequently overlooked due to issues in pollination and limited genetic improvement. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department describes the opportunity and limitations of feijoa as a horticultural crop. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1424 …”
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Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Anthurium and Spathiphyllum by Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen, Terri A. Mellich

“…Mellich, describes new techniques plant breeders can use to manipulate flowering and pollination in ornamental aroids for hybridization purposes. …”
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Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Aglaonema and Dieffenbachia by Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen, Terri A. Mellich

“…Mellich, describes the techniques plant breeders can use for controlling flowering, effecting pollination, and securing seed production. Includes references. …”
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A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Seed Propagation by Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, Sandra Wilson

“…This guide goes into detail on how to multiply begonias via pollination/fertilization. Written by Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep619   …”
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Blue Orchard Bee, Osmia lignaria Say (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) by Alden Estep, Catherine Zettel-Nalen, James Ellis

“…Blue orchard bees can be purchased online for pollination, and they are shipped as pupae ready to emerge in the spring. …”
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Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Anthurium and Spathiphyllum by Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen, Terri A. Mellich

“…Mellich, describes new techniques plant breeders can use to manipulate flowering and pollination in ornamental aroids for hybridization purposes. …”
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