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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Wasps, for example, are reportedly declining in population in England as the country sees more rainy days and flooding—impacting pollination and ecosystems.
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Simmone Shah, Time, 20 May 2025
Corn Corn isn't a practical container plant because of two reasons: size and pollination needs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
From birding tourism to pest control and pollination, birds generate nearly $280 billion annually for the U.S. economy, the report finds.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
More than 700 orchid species rely exclusively on orchid bees for pollination, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Simmone Shah, Time, 20 May 2025
Corn Corn isn't a practical container plant because of two reasons: size and pollination needs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
From birding tourism to pest control and pollination, birds generate nearly $280 billion annually for the U.S. economy, the report finds.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
More than 700 orchid species rely exclusively on orchid bees for pollination, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Pollination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollination. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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pollination
noun
pol·li·na·tion
ˌpäl-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act or process of pollinating
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