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 ...

Floral scents of male and female inflorescences of three dioecious Salix species were collected by head-space adsorption, and analysed by GC-MS. In Salix caprea and S. cinerea 1,4-dimethoxy benzene ...

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 ...

Anemophily may be frequent in neotropical dioecious trees, of diverse taxonomic affinity, as shown here for 19 species in 13 families at one locality, on the basis of floral morphology and pollen ...

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.

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 ...

"Botanical sexism' is real, and it's making you sneeze. In short, the list of potential culprits is long: Allergies stem from monoecious species as well as male dioecious trees. In New York City ...