pollinizers
/ˈpɑlɪnaɪzərz/
noun
- Plants or trees that provide pollen for the fertilization of other plants, especially in agriculture or horticulture.
- Apple orchards often require specific pollinizers like crabapple trees to ensure good fruit set.
- Farmers plant pollinizers among their main crop to improve cross-pollination.
- Without enough pollinizers, the almond harvest can be significantly reduced.