Around 4,000 plant species from different parts of the world secrete nectar outside their flowers, such as on their stems or leaves, through secretory glands known as extrafloral nectaries. Unlike ...

The use of artificial light at night around the world has increased enormously in recent years, causing adverse effects on the survival and reproduction of nocturnal organisms. Artificial light at ...

With the start of May begins Alaska Native Plant Month, a time to celebrate not only the precious sprigs awakening from their ...

Insect pollination is a decisive process for the survival and evolution of angiosperm (flowering) plants and, to a lesser extent, gymnosperms (without visible flower or fruit). There is a growing ...

Bee diversity mapped: Analysis of millions of records confirms roughly 21,000 named bee species, with more likely in poorly sampled regions. Pollination’s vital role: Bees underpin major shares of ...

Biologists say there’s more to your favourite flowers than just beauty. Their different colours, petal shapes and scents are ...

Adding native plants to your garden does not need to be complicated, expensive, or labor-intensive. Native plants include ...