Japanese orchids reproduce by self-fertilization with flowers that never open, challenging evolutionary theories.

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A groundbreaking discovery in southern Chile has brought to light the first complete pregnant ichthyosaur from the Early ...

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Researchers have shown that gonadotrophs, cells in the pituitary gland with a key role in puberty and reproduction, come from two different populations, with the majority produced after birth rather ...

Plant reproduction is the production of new individuals from one or more parent plants. This can be accomplished by sexual or asexual means.

Plants that reproduce exclusively by self-pollination arise from populations with extremely low diversity to begin with. Kobe ...

As global warming alters ecosystems, the need to predict the reorganization of Earth's biodiversity has become urgent. New ...

This is the month most container flowers are planted to accent homes, draw attention to front doors or away from unsightly ...

It’s not hard but does require careful planning and a basic understanding of plant reproduction. The hourlong class will cover plant families, the difference between hybrids and open pollinated ...