Sentences with phrase «for plant reproduction»

These changes had direct implications for plant reproduction: Larkspurs produced about one - third fewer seeds when one of the bumblebee species was removed, compared to the larkspurs in the control groups.

Not exact matches

At Key Stage 2 (Age 7 + to 11, Years 4 to 6) schools have to teach the following: Growth and reproduction; the main stages of the human life cycle; reproduction; the parts of the flower [for example, stigma, stamen, petal, sepal] and their role in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed formation, seed dispersal and germination.»

«Paleontologists have come up with various kill scenarios for mass extinctions, but plant life may not be affected by dying suddenly as much as through interrupting one part of the life cycle, such as reproduction, over a long period of time, causing the population to dwindle and potentially disappear,» said co-author Cindy Looy, a UC Berkeley associate professor of integrative biology.

Pollination is needed for reproduction in flowering plants.

The exciting discovery that the plant provides the fungus with this essential lipid helps explain the fungus» mysterious obligate nature, meaning it is completely dependent on its host for survival and reproduction.

These plants might not have the sexy flowers of a peony, but according to new research, they do manage to attract small pollinators with a subtle sweet smell.Previously, scientists had presumed that these primitive plants needed a layer of water for their sexual reproduction.

Other researchers have shown that some terrestrial plants make compounds that inhibit reproduction in herbivores, but «this type of interaction was not known for marine environments,» says Ianora.

On the plant's side, the presence of floral scent increases the fitness of individual flowers for two reasons: Scenting flowers are more likely to be perceived by pollinators than are non-scenting flowers, and floral volatiles increase the success of the hawk moths» foraging efforts and thus its eventual reproduction.

Corn plants outfitted with the gene tolerated six times the concentration of glyphosate that farmers normally apply, with no apparent effect on health or reproduction — more than enough for commercial potential, says Verdia's Linda Castle.

For instance, «plants that like their pollinators to be pretty loyal» could see declines in reproduction, says ecologist Laura Burkle of Montana State University, Bozeman.

Contrastingly, pollen is essential for the plants» reproduction, serving as a vehicle for gametes.

They fly from flower to flower, and with their long, slender bills they transfer the pollen required for the plants» reproduction.

Humans have been altering animals and plants through selective breeding for millennia; but, because these changes typically reduce the capacity for survival and reproduction in the wild, they do not spread to wild populations.

Roots store energy collected by the leaves, slowly releasing it to fuel growth, activity and reproduction for plants.

A presentation suitable for KS5 looking at reproduction in flowering plants.

Gardening can be used for numeracy skills including: measurement, areas and volumes, data gathering and presentation and for literacy labelling plants, recording and describing plant development researching, creating written and multi-modal texts, science and technology (growth and reproduction, testing soil pH as well as designing, planning and constructing the garden).

In «Faserland» the bestseller by Christian Kracht, the sincerest tears are shed over the loss of a best friend, the greatest fear is the fear of a homosexual rape and the deepest wish is for a pure — and absent — woman with which to create a reproduction plant for the exalted.

«Bees serve a unique role as partners to plants because they are pollinators and required for reproduction,» explains Berenbaum.

In particular, many of the plant populations predicted to persist in the near future will actually do so under local climate conditions that are already unsuitable for their long - term survival because long live spans and clonal reproduction strategies of many high mountain plants allow them to retard extinction.

His great example was the blackbird plucking the reward of the ripe blackberry, the seed automatically goes along for the ride eventually being processed and disseminated, therefore achieving the plant's aim of reproduction.

Lehigh Valley Zoo Schnecksville, PA Jan 2017 — Dec 2017 • Provided appropriate care, feeding, and reproduction services to wild and exotic animals • Cleaned animal fields • Trimmed and watered plants, replaced nesting and bedding material in keeping instructions • Watched over animals for indications of illness, injuries or other strange conditions • Measured and prepared food items for pets Maintained cleanliness conditions around feeding areas