Beyond selfing: floral trait selection and the irreplaceable role of pollinators
Self-pollination in many crop cultivars has been extremely useful for humans. It simplifies propagation, stabilizes traits, and supports reliable fruit production. But for many plant species, selfing comes with biological costs: reduced genetic diversity, inbreeding depression, and potential declines in long‑term resilience. In a new study of strawberries by Lee et al., the authors explore […]