#self-pollination

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Ars Technica
8 months ago
OMG science

With fewer pollinators, plants are cutting back on nectar production

The selective pressure on a flowering plant has led to an increase in self-pollination and a decrease in flower size and nectar production.
The decline of pollinators such as bumblebees has impacted the reproductive system of these plants. [ more ]
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