Biotic interactions are widely accepted as an important driver of ecological and evolutionary
patterns, contributing to the structure of systems as diverse as tropical tree seedlings …

Nectar robbers use a hole made in the perianth to extract nectar. Since robbers may modify
plant fitness, they play an important role by driving evolution on floral traits, shaping …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) mediate both mutualistic and antagonistic plant–animal
interactions; thus, the attraction of mutualists and antagonists by floral VOCs constitutes an …

Calanthe discolor is a Japanese terrestrial orchid that is cultivated for its beautiful flowers
arranged in racemose inflorescences. Although its propagation for horticultural purposes …

Foraging behavior frequently plays a major role in driving the geographic distribution of
animals. Buzzing to extract protein-rich pollen from flowers is a key foraging behavior used …

No comparative study of floral senescence following male function among a range of tropical
orchid genera has previously been undertaken. The timing and pattern of floral senescence …

The component Allee effect has been defined as 'a positive relationship between any
measure of individual fitness and the number or density of conspecifics'. Larger plant …

Extended flower longevity has been widely defended to occur as a consequence of low
pollination activity. To test this hypothesis in N eotropical rainforests, we selected three …

Floral volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play important roles in plant-pollinator
interactions. We investigated the reproductive ecology and floral VOCs of Zygopetalinae …

The geographical distribution, population structure and pollination ecology are key aspects
in the conservation and management of rare orchids. Here, we address these aspects and …