pollination
noun
pol·li·na·tion
ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 
: the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma in angiosperms or from the microsporangium to the micropyle in gymnosperms
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There's no need for by-hand pollination.
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
To ensure high yields, Fried says pears should be planted in groups of three, which helps overlap or synchronize their pollination periods.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
The herb’s flavorful flowers also attract bees and other pollinators, which can improve the pollination and yield of your pepper plants.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
The pollination comes from the male flowers of the plant that are transferred to the female flowers on the plant.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
To ensure high yields, Fried says pears should be planted in groups of three, which helps overlap or synchronize their pollination periods.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
The herb’s flavorful flowers also attract bees and other pollinators, which can improve the pollination and yield of your pepper plants.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
The pollination comes from the male flowers of the plant that are transferred to the female flowers on the plant.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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“Pollination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollination. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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pollination
noun
pol·li·na·tion
ˌpäl-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act or process of pollinating
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