Richard L. Harkess

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Common hazel dispersing pollen in early spring. Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Achoo! 5 essential reads for pollen season

Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation

Pollen brings seasonal misery to millions of Americans, but it serves a critical purpose: fertilizing many kinds of plants, including food crops.
Sebuah aroma bunga bisa menyenangkan seseorang, tapi ini pekerjaan penting untuk bunga berkembang biak. Richard L. Harkess

Curious Kids: mengapa bunga‑bunga berbau?

Richard L. Harkess, Mississippi State University

Bunga yang membutuhkan bantuan serangga dan kelelawar melakukan upaya lebih dengan menghasilkan aroma bunga yang bertindak sebagai semacam tanda selamat datang untuk penyerbuk yang tepat.
A floral scent can be enjoyable for a person, but it has an important job for the flower. Richard L. Harkess

Why do flowers smell?

Richard L. Harkess, Mississippi State University

Not all flowers smell good, to people at least, but their scents are a way to attract pollinators.

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