Ecosystems

How sun orchids fool bees with false promises of pollen

We often hear about species populations declining. But what about the services that those species provide? One of the most remarkable is seed dispersal. Last year, Mendes and colleagues published an article in Science shedding light on the conservation status of seed dispersal in Europe.

Researchers found a rise in non-native species, particularly in woodlands near urban areas, indicating potential long-term damage to these ecosystems.

Science has just proven the most despised bugs in human history to be key pollinators of some of the most bizarre and fascinating plants on Earth.

A Brazilian team develops a scalable bioengineering method using alginate beads to deliver mosses, algae, and cyanobacteria for restoring degraded soils.

Drones, equipped with automated detection systems, can efficiently survey difficult habitats, enabling targeted management of noxious weeds.

Inside the flower, two types of nectaries work in harmony, attracting pollinators and plant defenders.