Do Floral Vibrations Enhance Pollen Germination in Shooting Star?

Riley Thomas, “Do Floral Vibrations Enhance Pollen Germination in Shooting Star?” Mentor: Jeff Karron, Biological Sciences Poster #174 Bees collect pollen from shooting star flowers by vibrating the anthers, causing pollen to be released and accumulated onto the underside of…… Read More

Investigation of Primula meadia Pollen Germination Using Fluorescent Microscopy

Richard Rush, “Investigation of Primula meadia Pollen Germination Using Fluorescent Microscopy” Mentor: Jeff Karron, Biological Sciences Poster #138 Shooting star flowers are pollinated by bees that vibrate the flower at high velocity, causing the pollen to be released violently from…… Read More