pollination

noun

pol·li·na·tion ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən

: the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma in angiosperms or from the microsporangium to the micropyle in gymnosperms

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While pollination and propagation efforts have been made in the lab, progress has been slow. —

Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024 Hummingbirds might also expand their range given more plants for pollination. —

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 As well as producing their own honey, many larger-scale beekeepers have crop pollination contracts with farmers, delivering thousands of colonies to growers across the country. —

Daniel Matthews, Fortune Europe, 5 Aug. 2024 Despite having less hairy bodies than bees, which limits their pollen-carrying efficiency, wasps still contribute to pollination and support ecosystem balance. —

Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pollination