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    pollination

    US /ˈpɑləneʃən/

    ・

    UK /ˌpɒlə'neɪʃn/

    B2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Putting pollen on a plant so it makes seeds
    The pollination of flowers is important
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The process of pollination carried out by insects.
    Insect pollination is vital for many crops.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The process of pollination carried out by wind.
    Wind pollination is common in grasses.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The process of pollination carried out by humans.
    Artificial pollination can increase crop yields.

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    What's Killing the Bees

    08:23What's Killing the Bees
    • We eat alfalfa, and alfalfa is pollinated by bees. That's the main benefit is their pollination.

      We eat alfalfa, and alfalfa is pollinated by bees. That's the main benefit is their pollination.

    • That's the main benefit, is their pollination.

      That's the main benefit, is their pollination.

    B2

    Is it too late to save endangered animals from extinction? | BBC Ideas

    05:23Is it too late to save endangered animals from extinction? | BBC Ideas
    • These ecosystems are vital to our survival, providing the pollination of our food, cleaning our air and water, and protecting us from floods and droughts.

      These ecosystems are vital to our survival, providing the pollination of our food, cleaning our air and water, and protecting us from floods and droughts.

    • These ecosystems are vital to our survival, providing the pollination of our food, cleaning our air and water,

      These ecosystems are vital to our survival, providing the pollination of our food, cleaning our air and water,

    B2

    Introduction to Solitary Bees

    05:19Introduction to Solitary Bees
    • These easy-to-care-for bees provide an indispensable service to the local ecosystems through pollination.

      These easy-to-care-for bees provide an indispensable service to the local ecosystems through pollination.

    • These easy-to-care-for bees provide an indispensable service to the local ecosystems through pollination.

      These easy-to-care-for bees provide an indispensable service to the local ecosystems through pollination.

    B2

    How can we help wild bees? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

    06:16How can we help wild bees? ⏲️ 6 Minute English
    • That's right, Beth. 87% of all plant species need insects for pollination, so without them most plants on Earth would disappear, which would obviously be catastrophic. But according to Dave Goulson, pollination is just one of the many things bees do for us, as he explained to BBC World Service's Crowd Science.

      That's right, Beth. 87% of all plant species need insects for pollination, so without them most plants on Earth would disappear, which would obviously be catastrophic. But according to Dave Goulson, pollination is just one of the many things bees do for us, as he explained to BBC World Service's Crowd Science.

    • 87% of all plant species need insects for pollination, so without them, most plants on Earth would disappear, which would obviously be catastrophic.

      87% of all plant species need insects for pollination, so without them, most plants on Earth would disappear, which would obviously be catastrophic.

    B1

    Pollination Syndromes: Bees, Birds, and Bats

    12:47Pollination Syndromes: Bees, Birds, and Bats
    • In this lecture, we'll be looking at pollination and dispersal.

      In this lecture, we'll be looking at pollination and dispersal.

    • In this lecture, we'll be looking at pollination and dispersal,

      In this lecture, we'll be looking at pollination and dispersal,

    B2

    Keeping Bees Buzzing And Busy

    02:21Keeping Bees Buzzing And Busy
    • across the U.S. for pollination of those crops. Researchers say people can help the bee population

      across the U.S. for pollination of those crops. Researchers say people can help the bee population

    • for pollination of those crops.

      for pollination of those crops.

    B2

    Wait For It...The Mongols!: Crash Course World History #17

    11:32Wait For It...The Mongols!: Crash Course World History #17
    • This created the kind of cross-cultural pollination that world historians these days get really excited about.

      This created the kind of cross-cultural pollination that world historians these days get really excited about.

    • This created the kind of cross-cultural pollination that world historians these days get really

      This created the kind of cross-cultural pollination that world historians these days get really

    B2

    Map of Biology

    08:41Map of Biology
    • So, in biology, as well as with most of science, there's a lot of cross-pollination between fields.

      So, in biology, as well as with most of science, there's a lot of cross-pollination between fields.

    • the brain. So in Biology, as with most of science, there is a lot of cross pollination

      the brain. So in Biology, as with most of science, there is a lot of cross pollination

    B1

    Louie Schwartzberg & Marie Forleo: The Beauty of Slowing Down

    18:34Louie Schwartzberg & Marie Forleo: The Beauty of Slowing Down
    • And that relationship of pollination is based on beauty.

      And that relationship of pollination is based on beauty.

    • It’s the foundation of life on our planet. And that relationship of pollination is based

      It’s the foundation of life on our planet. And that relationship of pollination is based

    B1

    Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge | BBC News

    04:06Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge | BBC News
    • So that I think explains a little bit of the cross pollination here.

      So that I think explains a little bit of the cross pollination here.

    • So that, I think, explains a little bit of the cross-pollination here.

      So that, I think, explains a little bit of the cross-pollination here.

    B1