A new study shows that the shape of urban trees affects how pollen travels through the air, which could help cities reduce allergy exposure.

Due to climate change, plants' pollination season has been growing longer and longer. As a result, people are exposed to allergens for extended periods each year, raising a major public health concern ...

In Physics of Fluids, researchers develop a computational model of outdoor airflow through trees to study how a tree’s ...

An electron microscope image, colorized, shows different structures of pollen grains, including sunflower, morning glory and primrose. Dartmouth Electron Microscope Facility If pollen allergies are ...

Pollen morphology offers critical insights into plant taxonomy by deciphering the intricacies of pollen grain structure. The shape, size, and surface ornamentation of pollen – features underpinned by ...