A case for studying biotic interactions in epiphyte ecology and evolution
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 …
patterns, contributing to the structure of systems as diverse as tropical tree seedlings …
Nectar robbing: a common phenomenon mainly determined by accessibility constraints, nectar volume and density of energy rewards
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 …
plant fitness, they play an important role by driving evolution on floral traits, shaping …
The dilemma of being a fragrant flower: the major floral volatile attracts pollinators and florivores in the euglossine-pollinated orchid Dichaea pendula
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) mediate both mutualistic and antagonistic plant–animal
interactions; thus, the attraction of mutualists and antagonists by floral VOCs constitutes an …
interactions; thus, the attraction of mutualists and antagonists by floral VOCs constitutes an …
Bee pollination of the endangered orchid Calanthe discolor through a generalized food-deceptive system
K Suetsugu, S Fukushima - Plant Systematics and Evolution, 2014 - Springer
Calanthe discolor is a Japanese terrestrial orchid that is cultivated for its beautiful flowers
arranged in racemose inflorescences. Although its propagation for horticultural purposes …
arranged in racemose inflorescences. Although its propagation for horticultural purposes …
Global patterns and drivers of buzzing bees and poricidal plants
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 …
animals. Buzzing to extract protein-rich pollen from flowers is a key foraging behavior used …
Rapid floral senescence following male function and breeding systems of some tropical orchids
MK Huda, CC Wilcock - Plant Biology, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
orchid genera has previously been undertaken. The timing and pattern of floral senescence …
Number of conspecifics and reproduction in the invasive plant Eschscholzia californica (Papaveraceae): is there a pollinator‐mediated Allee effect?
V Anic, CA Henríquez, SR Abades… - Plant …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
measure of individual fitness and the number or density of conspecifics'. Larger plant …
Both biotic and abiotic factors influence floral longevity in three species of Epidendrum (Orchidaceae)
Y Vega, I Marques - Plant Species Biology, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
pollination activity. To test this hypothesis in N eotropical rainforests, we selected three …
More than euglossines: the diverse pollinators and floral scents of Zygopetalinae orchids
CEP Nunes, M Wolowski, ER Pansarin, G Gerlach… - The Science of …, 2017 - Springer
Floral volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play important roles in plant-pollinator
interactions. We investigated the reproductive ecology and floral VOCs of Zygopetalinae …
interactions. We investigated the reproductive ecology and floral VOCs of Zygopetalinae …
Distribution, habitat disturbance and pollination of the endangered orchid Broughtonia cubensis (Epidendrae: Laeliinae)
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 …
in the conservation and management of rare orchids. Here, we address these aspects and …