Orchidaceae show remarkable diversity in pollination strategies, but how these strategies
vary globally is not entirely clear. To identify regions and taxa that are data-rich and lend …

Biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) are metabolites emitted by living plants that
have a fundamental ecological role since they influence atmospheric chemistry, plant …

Terpenoids are the largest class of plant secondary metabolites and are one of the major
emitted volatile compounds released to the atmosphere. They have functions of attracting …

Floral scent often intensifies during periods of pollinator activity, but the degree of this
synchrony may vary among scent compounds depending on their function. Related plant …

The recognition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) involved in insect interactions with
plants or other organisms is essential for constructing a holistic comprehension of their role …

Orchidaceae is a flowering plant family worldwide distributed known for producing volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) which can act as olfactory signals for pollinators. Despite the …

Sexually deceptive orchid species from the Mediterranean genus Ophrys usually interact
with one or a few pollinator species by means of specific floral scents. In this study, we …

The neotropical orchid genus Catasetum embraces about 180 species that produce perfume
as reward for pollinators (ie male euglossine bees). Among the ca. 1000 perfume‐rewarding …

Most flowering plants need biotic vectors for pollen transfer. Consequently, the emergence
and maintenance of floral attributes are driven by selection generated by pollinators. As a …

The Melastomataceae family, the largest radiation of pollen flowers, has been reported to
offer floral oils exclusively in the Olisbeoideae subfamily. However, species from other …