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Fertilized plots had fewer locusts, reduced crop damage, and harvests that were twice as large as those from untreated fields.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

Fertilized water flows through the foam in which the plants are held while ribbons of LED lamps offer just the right blend of blue and red rays to feed the plants.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2017

Fertilized eggs may be held within the female of the species or may be released in the water.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Essick recently traveled to China for National Geographic's Fertilized World, published last year.

From Scientific American • Mar. 17, 2014

The book was eventually published in 1862 with the title On the Various Contrivances by which British and Foreign Orchids Are Fertilized by Insects, and on the Good Effects of Intercrossing.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman