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Ars Technica3 months agoOMG scienceWith fewer pollinators, plants are cutting back on nectar productionThe 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 ]
www.berkeleyside.org1 month agoEast Bay foodBerkeley WireWisteria is a beloved plant in Berkeley. [ more ]