Bee Vision
Karl von Frisch, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, proved that bees can see colour. Humans are able to see so many colours due to something called trichromatic vision. This means that we can see several combinations of red, blue and green. Bees have trichromatic vision as well, only, they can see combinations of green, blue and […]
Lesser Known Pollinators of the World
The most common pollinators discussed are generally bees and butterflies. While they are major pollinators, it is important to consider other pollinators that are also vital to different ecosystems. While bees contribute in a big way to crop production and plant reproduction, other pollinators, like birds, are crucial in their own ways. In fact, there […]
About Pollinating Agents
Pollination is the process of transfer of pollen from the anthers (male part) of a flower to the stigma (female part) of the flower through which fertilization is achieved. Pollination is a vital step in reproduction of flowering plants to obtain viable seeds. Methods of Pollination Self Pollination: The transfer of pollen from the anther […]