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There are over 200 000 types of pollinators!
Farmers have to deal with 10 000 different types of pests!
We talk a lot about pollinators, but what is the process of pollination and how does it actually work? Generally, pollination is the process by which pollen is transported from the male reproductive parts (the anthers), to the female reproductive parts (the stigma) of the plant, producing seeds and fruit. Pollen can be transported by animals, but also by wind, water, and sometimes people. Plants can be self fertile, where they do not need pollinators to reproduce (but pollinators are often still helpful to them), or plants can rely on cross pollination, where pollinators are needed to move pollen from one plant to another which expands genetic diversity.
Nectar and pollen are necessary components to the process of pollination, and are often used interchangeably, although they are quite different in composition.
Nectar is a liquid produced by plants to attract pollinators who then spread the plants’ pollen grains. It is made up of mainly sugars, including glucose, fructose, and sucrose. It is also known to contain trace amounts of protein, salts, and acids.
Pollen, meanwhile, is a reproductive part of the plant. Each grain contains one or more vegetative cells, and one male reproductive cell, also known as a gamete. When the pollen is dispersed and reaches a pistil (term for parts of the plant which produce ovules- or female reproductive parts), the vegetative cells germinate and grow to reach the female gametes. These vegetative cells allow the movement of male gametes to the female gametes, and therefore fertilization. Some bees also consume pollen as protein in their diet!
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Changes in the rulebook
Each discussion round counts as a round, so one person each discussion round is allowed to use their ability, but WILL have to reveal their card.
Brute pest now only deals 2 damage tokens and can distribute those to different people. Will remain the same for every other round.
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