There are two types of self-pollination: in autogamy, pollen is transferred to the stigma of the same flower; in geitonogamy, pollen is transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of ...

The Independent Multitaskers Monoecious trees such as oak are the multitaskers of the tree world — a single tree bears both ...

COTTON, though included among self-pollinated plants, is subject to crossing, and the extent of natural cross-pollination under favourable conditions is so great that it is regarded by some as ...

Plants underproducing? They may need help pollinating. One gardener shared his self-pollination method for growing full and ...

These methods include producing sweet-smelling fragrances and sugary nectar. While some plants deliver on the promise of ...

Flowering period of male and female flowers seldom overlaps therefore self-pollination is sporadic. Some cultivars will not self-pollinate and cross-pollination with a different Gardeners often use ...

pollination with plums, gages and damsons than with apples and pears. This is because many are self-fertile and, as a result, it is possible to grow just one tree. However, they will benefit from ...

Eureka! They sit perfectly, with a bit of extra that I wrapped around and held together with clothes pegs.

Hybrid breeding may lead to a revolution in potato farming, creating new varieties resistant to disease and drought.