Highlights•Microbial sharing is central for microbiomes in the pollination system.•Local
network architecture determines potential dispersal routes.•Species filtering however limits …

The pervasiveness of human imprint on Earth is alarming and most animal species,
including bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila), must cope with several stressors …

As bees' main source of protein and lipids, pollen is critical for their development,
reproduction, and health. Plant species vary considerably in the macronutrient content of …

We investigated nutrition as a potential mechanism underlying the link between floral
diversity/composition and wild bee performance. The health, resilience, and fitness of bees …

Plants have unique chemical and physical traits that can reduce infections in animals
ranging from primates to caterpillars. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus; Asteraceae) are one …

While bee–angiosperm mutualisms are widely recognized as foundational partnerships that
have shaped the diversity and structure of terrestrial ecosystems, these ancient mutualisms …

For pollinators such as bees, nectar mainly provides carbohydrates and pollen provides
proteins, amino acids, and lipids to cover their nutritional needs. Here, to examine …

Phytosterols are primary plant metabolites that have fundamental structural and regulatory
functions. They are also essential nutrients for phytophagous insects, including pollinators …

Developing bees derive significant benefits from the microbes present within their guts and
fermenting pollen provisions. External microbial symbionts (exosymbionts) associated with …

Floral volatiles and reward traits are major drivers for the behavior of mutualistic as well as
antagonistic flower visitors, ie, pollinators and florivores. These floral traits differ …