Pollen quality is a crucial factor in plant reproducibility, as without high quality pollen, failed fertilization often occurs, resulting in a failure to reproduce and in some cases, significant negative effects on the animals and insects that rely on said…
Not too long ago, I read a post online discussing the relationship between social wasps and fermentation (ultimately) in wine. The first thing that I thought, being the ecologist that I am, was “Wow, this is really cool! I need…
In many plant species, including grape cultivars, autogamy (i.e. self-fertilization) is all that is necessary to successfully reproduce. However, some cultivars require cross-pollination in order to reproduce and reach maturity. The level of successful pollinations that occur will determine the…