The research team investigated the potential impacts of climate change on ragweed plant distribution, plant productivity, pollen production and dispersal, and the resulting allergy impacts across Europe. (sciencedaily.com)
1 billion Approximate number of pollen grains produced by a single ragweed plant each year. (discovermagazine.com)
A single giant ragweed plant can reduce the yield in an area holding 30 soybean plants by as much as half. (scientificamerican.com)