Nectar is the secret sauce for boosting biodiversity and increasing the number of beneficial interactions in the ecosystems around us. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant ...

To make sure that flying pollinators come to flowers to pick up pollen, plants evolved special organs, the nectaries, to attract the animals. Scientists have now identified the sugar transporter that ...

When a hummingbird or a hawk moth sups on the sweet nectar of a wild tobacco plant, they're not just getting a tasty meal in exchange for their services in spreading the plant's pollen. Instead, a new ...

To attract butterflies to your garden, plant some nectar plants. Butterflies are most active on warm days — the same days you like to be out in the garden. Attracting them provides a double bonus: ...

Elevate your balcony's appeal by cultivating a sanctuary for butterflies with vibrant flowering plants like marigolds and lantana that are rich in nectar. Incorporate a variety of blooms with ...

Experiments with genetically modified plants reveal new aspects on the biochemistry of flowers. Scientists have discovered how the chemistry of nectar and floral scents enforces good pollinator ...

Plants, just like animals, get injured. For plants, it’s often because some herbivore is snacking on them. And, also like animals, plants usually seal those wounds up quickly to avoid infection or the ...

Rapeseed is one of the ten most important agricultural crops worldwide. In spring, the rapeseed fields with their bright yellow flowers are widely visible: this year winter rapeseed is being ...

Evolution is based on diversity, and sexual reproduction is key to creating a diverse population that secures competitiveness in nature. Plants had to solve a problem: they needed to find ways to ...