Floral biology in the Cactaceae represents a new field of research, with only 2% of
approximately 2,000 species having been studied. Studies on breeding systems cover …

The earth is now subject to climate change and habitat deterioration on unprecedented
scales. Monitoring climate change and habitat loss alone is insufficient if we are to …

Early successional landscapes created through right-of-way management are increasingly
being viewed as potential pollinator conservation zones. Habitat development initiatives in …

Bats pollinate many plants of high socio‐economic value, including the majority of columnar
cacti (Cactaceae) in Mexico, which have been used by humans for food and materials for …

Nectar-feeding bats depend mainly on floral nectar to fulfil their energetic requirements.
Chiropterophilous flowers generally present strong floral scents and provide conspicuous …

The Cactaceae display a wide array of pollination systems, with many different animals
already confirmed as pollinators. Pilosocereus is one of the most conspicuous bat-pollinated …

Mixed pollination system with both diurnal and nocturnal visitors contributing to pollen
transfer and seed set have been documented in many angiosperm species. The flowers of …

Despite providing important ecosystem services in both natural and agricultural systems in
the tropics, bats are often disregarded or considered pests; and research quantifying their …

Flowers of columnar cacti are animal‐pollinated, often displaying a chiropterophylic
syndrome. This study examined if the columnar cactus Stenocereus queretaroensis, a …

Brazil is the third major centre of diversity for the family Cactaceae, with approximately ¾ of
the species found in the country being endemic, and a total of 162 native species, including …