pollen
Example Sentences
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"If it flowers when temperatures are above 30C the pollen will be sterile," meaning the ears of corn will have fewer grains, he said glumly.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
The new findings suggest Heliconius butterflies could become a useful system for investigating how ecological changes, including the evolution of adult pollen feeding, may promote longer life.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
Unfortunately for hay fever sufferers, pollen levels are likely to rise as the increasing temperatures come in the wake of wet weather.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Researchers also collected two sediment cores near the excavation area and analyzed them for pollen and charcoal.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Because wind frequently blows pollen from one small maize field onto another, varieties are constantly mixing.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing pollen
Life Science: Plants
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Plants (Botany) - Introduction
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Plants (Botany) - Middle School
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