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Yes, the presence of a specific type of wasp, called a fig wasp, is necessary for the pollination of a fig. The fig wasp plays a crucial role in the fig's reproductive cycle by transferring pollen between fig flowers.

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Which plant has a flower growing inside it?

While all flowers originate from within the larger plant and emerge from sepals or guard leaves, the only plant which has a flower which opens, grows and is pollinated inside the fruit, is the Fig. The tiny fig wasp burrows inside the fruit and pollinated the flower growing inside. The wasp also incubates its young within the fruit, as well. One variety of fig which does not require fig wasp pollination, but still grows its flowers inside the fruit is the fig called the Brown Turkey Fig.


What is the relationship between field digger and wasp fly?

Figs and fig wasps have a special relationship that is essential to their mutual survival. The fig provides a home for the wasp and the wasp provides the pollen that the fruit needs to ripen. The insect's life cycle begins when a tiny female wasp enters a fig and begins laying eggs inside it.


Can you make a fig tree not grow figs?

Prevent pollination of the flowers. I'm not sure of the correct method for fig trees though.


Why does the loss of the wasp not immediately cause a loss of fig trees?

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Why are my fig trees not producing any fruit?

Fig trees may not produce fruit due to factors such as inadequate sunlight, improper pruning, lack of pollination, or nutrient deficiencies in the soil. It is important to ensure that the tree is receiving sufficient sunlight, proper care, and necessary nutrients for fruit production.


How is a strangler fig tree pollinated?

The seed is carried by a bird or wasp then it is dropped on the ground and starts growing.


Relationship between figs and fig wasps?

Well a wasp is a type of bee and there for the bee pollinates the fig and uses it for its honey nest while also the fig is being helped by the wasps passing on the seeds of the fig. therefore: it is Mutualism or in other words ++ :P hope this helps:)


Are there wasps in California?

Yes - there are many types of wasps in California including: German yellowjacket, western yellowjacket, California yellowjacket, paper wasp, mud dauber, fig wasp, Western sand wasp, square headed wasp, bee wolf, Pacific burrowing wasp, gall wasp, soldier wasp, club horned wasp, burrowing wasp, blue mud wasp, cutworm wasp, thread-waisted wasp, mason wasp, potter wasp, and pollen wasp. Obviously this is not a complete list - just scratching the surface really - but it does demonstrate that California has plenty of wasps.


Why is fig tree not producing any fruit?

YOU MAY BE NOT FERTILIZING ENOUGH OR TOO MUCH. YOU COULD HAVE A PEST THAT IS IRRITATING THE FRUIT STEM. FLOWERS MAY NOT BE GETTING ENOUGH POLLENATION. YOUR BEST BET IS TO TAKE A PIECE OF TWIG WITH LEAFS ON IT AND A FIG THAT HAS FALLEN OFF TO YOUR LOCAL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICE, THERE IS ONE IN ALMOST EVERY COUNTY IN THE UNITED STATES.......START WITH THE WHITE PAGES OF YOUR PHONEBOOK UNDER GOVERNMENT LISTINGS. YOU CAN USE THEM FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS AND ITS FREE UNLESS THEY HAVE TO SEND SAMPLE OUT OF OFFICE FOR TESTING THEN ITS A MINIMAL FEE. A bit more about the pollination problem which is a very common reason why figs drop prematurely.Some varieties need pollinators while others don't. Smyrna is among those that do. They need the wild caprifig as a pollinator and even then you need the fig wasp to access the pollen. The Adriatic or common fig varieties are simpler in that they don't require pollination. San Pedro varieties need pollination for their second crop only.


Are figs suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, a fig is the fruit of a fig tree; that makes it 100 percent suitable for vegetarians. ----- Not necessarily. Figs are pollinated by wasps and some die inside and don't make it out. Although the fig ultimately dissolves the wasp within, there is still a dead female wasp inside and so some vegetarians would consider that eating a dead animal. There is no way to "wash" the insect off the fig.


What are fig tree pollinators?

Some figs are self-pollinating, but Smyrna and some others need pollinating with the caprifig. Wind, bees and other insects cannot access the pollen of the caprifig, and so the fig wasp must do it.


Why is the wasp family important to the fig-growing industry?

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