Prior to this, the pollen tubes first need to gain their ability to respond to attractant molecules. Fertilization finally occurs by pollen tubes releasing sperm cells to the egg cells.

(Plants make their own food from light, so while occasional fertilization can supplement their nutrition, it’s not a substitute for receiving enough light.) While indoors, aloe grows best where it ...

That could create a negative feedback loop that further incentivizes self-fertilization in some plants, potentially exacerbating the insect crisis.

CO2 is used in greenhouses to boost plant growth. CO2 is also causing modern global warming by slowing the escape of heat ...

This discovery provides new insights into pollen grain development and seed formation, paving the way for innovative ...

During dormancy, the plants are not actively growing, so fertilizing them can lead to nutrient buildup in the soil, which can burn the roots. Resume fertilization in the spring when you notice new ...

I SEND you the following notes on the fertilization of the coffee plant (C. arabica) which I made some time ago, and which may be interesting to those who study the subject.

So just what are they? When looking at the figure, notice that for each F 1 plant, the self-fertilization resulted in more round than wrinkled seeds among the F 2 progeny. These results illustrate ...

As humans introduce additional nitrogen to agricultural land through fertilization, and industry as well as transport contribute to nationwide nitrogen deposition, nitrogen-fixing plants may lose ...

The lack of hydration in the fall often has a negative affect on woody plants over the winter. Woody plants lose a lot of water over the winter due to wind, and since our soils are frozen, the plants ...

Factors (genes, proteins, etc.) derived from the mother and father are mixed in the zygote (child) upon fertilization. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...