Anther smut fungi, particularly those from the genus Microbotryum, are known to infect various plant species, leading to significant ecological and evolutionary consequences. These fungi often ...

Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name — revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.

Posey: Not usually, but the pollen does need to rub off easily, so that insects can take it to other plants. The stamen is made of the anther and the filament. The pollen is on the anther ...