Blowing bubbles: Soapy spheres pop pollen on fruit trees

[Judi Lynn]

22 minutes ago



EIJIRO MIYAKO

A chemically functionalised soap bubble on a campanula flower

Japanese researchers have succeeded in fertilising pear trees using pollen carried on the thin film of a soap bubble.

They've been searching for alternative approaches to pollination, because of the decline in the number of bees worldwide.

When fired from a bubble gun, the delicate soapy spheres achieved a success rate of 95%.

The researchers are now testing drones that fire bubbles for pollination.

More:
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53081194

[littlemissmartypants]

1. It's always been incredible to me the amount of hand pollination that exists.

I know that it's purpose varies but it still amazes me.

Thanks for another interesting post, Judi Lynn.

❤ lmsp

[mopinko]

2. see that? we dont need no slave bees.