Conservation Glyphosate pesticides persist for years in wild plants and cause flower infertility (EurekAlert, Frontiers) Researchers show for first time that commonly used herbicides can persist within wild forest plants for years, reducing fertility long-term and potentially also impacting pollinators. A follow-up study will investigate whether coloration changes in the affected flowers make them less or more attractive to pollinators. The researchers will also test pollinator insects and hummingbird feces to see if glyphosate residue is present.