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Planning pathways using pollination resources

This interactive diagram provides a selection of pathways that allow for differing approaches and starting points using our pollination resources. The aim is to assist educators with their planning of lessons and units of work by providing options that cover multiple science concepts. Click on the labels for links to supporting articles, media and student activities.

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Pollination basics

Pollination is the process that transfers pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part.

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Avocado pollination

Avocados have an unusual system of flowering to prevent self-pollination. This can make things difficult for growers.

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Kiwifruit pollination

Kiwifruit flowers are insect pollinated, but they are a bit unusual. They don’t have nectar to attract insects, and they produce ‘fake’ pollen.

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Flowers and pollination

All flower parts play a role in reproduction.

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Attracting pollinators

Flowers have many ways to help animals or the wind to pollinate them.

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Bees and pollination

Honey bees are the most important pollinators of many cultivated food crops and other flowering plants.

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Native birds as pollinators

Birds are important pollinators of many native plants. Contrary to previous beliefs, if birds are not available to pollinate certain native flowers, insects cannot fill the role.

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Pollination experts

Find out who is working in the field of plant pollination.

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NZC level 1 and 2 pollination resources

These resources offer an introduction to the science behind pollination.

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Pollination and technology

Many kiwifruit growers use artificial pollination. Innovative technology includes robotics and sensors.

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Published:28 November 2017