Cereus jamacaru is a cactus distributed in Northeastern Brazil, with high symbolic value to
this region. However, the interaction, behavior and the role of pollinators remains poorly …

Hybrid systems represent 'new ecological opportunities', as the changes in their vegetative
and reproductive traits may facilitate colonization of new niches. The Cactaceae species …

Abstract Changes in fire regimes can increase extinction risk of species with distribution
restricted to fire-prone habitats. The extent of the area burnt in the Brazilian Pantanal …

Many plants exhibit floral traits that are directed to specific pollinator groups. Nevertheless,
they can also attract less‐adapted pollinators and gain benefits under certain conditions …

In 2015, Brazil faced the worst environmental disaster in its history, when the collapse of an
iron ore dam dumped millions of tons of tailings into the Doce River. In this paper, we …

Premise Capparis spinosa is a widespread charismatic plant, in which the nocturnal floral
habit contrasts with the high visitation by diurnal bees and the pronounced scarcity of …

Many insect‐pollinated plants use floral scent signals to attract and guide the effective
pollinators, and temporal patterns of their floral scent emission may be tuned to respond to …

The reproductive success of most angiosperms depends on pollinators. A combination of
floral traits, including olfactory cues, are involved in attracting these animals. The emission …

Spathiphyllum is a Neotropical aroid genus whose inflorescences are composed of
protogynous bisexual flowers that emit strong perfumes. These scents serve as both …

This review synthesises available knowledge on the moth pollination of tropical plants. We
reviewed moth adaptations for nectar feeding, floral traits tailored to moth preferences, plant …