The tendency of some flowers to be 'honest' and reward pollinators with nectar is partly genetic, study suggests

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Mar 19, 2025, 3:10 am706 ptsHotTop
Flowers can produce showy displays that appeal to pollinating insects or animals, but some "cheat" by enticing pollinators but not rewarding them with nectar. Research in New Phytologist indicates that the tendency of flowers to be "honest" and reward pollinators with nectar is partly genetic, meaning that it…

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