Jimena Forero-Montaña, Jess K. Zimmerman, Jill Thompson, Population structure, growth rates and spatial distribution of two dioecious tree species in a wet forest in Puerto Rico, Journal of Tropical ...

One can see an evolutionary explanation to this partial specialization, which is shared by four other dioecious species living in arid lands in the west. The hilltops and ridges are relatively dry ...

But when dioecious male trees are planted without the presence of their female equivalents more pollen remains in the air as less is taken in by flowers belonging to female dioecious trees.

New research sheds light on why plants change sex Date: January 10, 2017 Source: University of Lincoln Summary: Plants with a particular breeding system change their sex depending on how much ...

Because most dioecious plants are wind-pollinated, the closer you can get the males to the females, the better. Ideally you might situate a few males at the back of a large, massed planting.

Since an asparagus bed can last 15 to 20 years it seems prudent to consider an important fact about this perennial plant. Asparagus is a “dioecious” plant (Asparagusis Dioecious).). In other ...

Plant experts at UC Davis have defined the genetic basis of sex determination in grapevines, one of the oldest and most valuable crops worldwide. In new research biologists propose a novel model ...

Sprigs of holly, mistletoe and poinsettias of many colors are favorites for holiday decorating. ISU Extension horticulturists explain what grows in Iowa, how they grow and a bit of the traditions ...