Floral nectar, being a primary reward for insect visitors, is a key factor in shaping plant–
pollinator interactions. However, little is known about the variability in nectar traits, which …

A vast majority of angiosperms are pollinated by animals, and a decline in the number and
diversity of insects often affects plant reproduction through pollen limitation. This …

Abstract The perennial herb Western Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium occidentale,
Polemoniaceae) is widespread in the mountains of western North America but reappears as …

For centuries, plant and animal studies progressed along mostly separate scientific
pathways. However, ever since Darwin's famous quote “plants and animals, most remote in …

Floral nectar is one of the key rewards in the mutualistic interactions between plants and
pollinators. However, there is a growing amount of evidence that shows that another group …

Mosaic structure of urban green areas is regarded as favorable for pollinating insects.
Ornamental plants can provide food resources to pollinators and may thus be used to create …

This dissertation investigates the evolutionary history of the largely New World, 400-species
large phlox family (Polemoniaceae) at four taxonomic levels by integrating data from DNA …