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Plant geneticist interested in meiosis, reproduction and agriculture
Apr 24, 2022 8 tweets 8 min read
Celebrating today the 1st #InternationalDayoftheDandelion together with @DandelionAppre1 @DvdPaardenbloem @BSBIbotany @vlinderNL @savebutterflies. Dandelions are highly prolific plants but aren’t they just weeds? Are they useful? Why are they everywhere? What makes this possible? Wild dandelions can be an important source of nectar and pollen for insects, especially after the tree pollen season. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/g…