How allergens in pollen help plants do more than make you sneeze
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A plant’s view of what humans call allergens in pollen grains involves a lot of crucial biology. And sex.
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How Allergens in Pollen Help Plants Do More Than Make You Sneeze
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Sunny with a chance of sneezing – I'm building a tool to forecast pollen levels that will help allergy sufferers know when it's safe to go outside