pollinate

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For Cheradeep Ma venturing out at night to pollinate dragon fruit plants at his farm in Wayanad, in the southern state of Kerala, could be deadly.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A study from Kobe University suggests this unusual interaction reshapes how scientists understand the balance between plants and the insects that pollinate them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

“Despite their disgusting appearance,” lovebugs provide environmental benefits, too, the video notes: The adults pollinate flowers, while the larvae aid the natural composting of soil.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

Insects pollinate plants, provide critical protein for all kinds of baby birds and nourish the soil.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

He kills thousands of harmless insects as well, including some that actually do good, such as bees that pollinate the flowers and give us honey.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall