[HTML][HTML] Nectar in plant–insect mutualistic relationships: from food reward to partner manipulation
It has been known for centuries that floral and extra-floral nectar secreted by plants attracts
and rewards animals. Extra-floral nectar is involved in so-called indirect defense by …
and rewards animals. Extra-floral nectar is involved in so-called indirect defense by …
Temporal variation in the effect of ants on the fitness of myrmecophilic plants: seasonal effect surpasses periodic benefits
Plants provide extrafloral nectar, which is a food resource taken by ants, especially
aggressive species that may act as plant guards. To our knowledge, no study has been …
aggressive species that may act as plant guards. To our knowledge, no study has been …
Density-dependent effects on the reproductive outcome of a native tree at tropical restored habitats
Plants are involved in different interactions with animals that may have contrasting effects on
their reproductive output. However, as multitrophic interactions are resource-mediated and …
their reproductive output. However, as multitrophic interactions are resource-mediated and …
Negative cascading effects of a predatory fly larva on an ant–plant protective mutualism
LA Oliveira-Filho, ES Calixto, DFB Santos… - Arthropod-Plant …, 2022 - Springer
In ant–plant mutualisms mediated by plant-based liquid resources (eg, extrafloral and
pericarpial nectar), third-party exploiters are often present. Usually, the costs of having …
pericarpial nectar), third-party exploiters are often present. Usually, the costs of having …
[PDF][PDF] The resource‐mediated modular structure of a non‐symbiotic ant–plant mutualism.
CS Ballarin, L Hachuy‐Filho, PA Sanz‐Veiga… - Ecological …, 2020 - researchgate.net
1. Plant–animal mutualisms are key processes that influence community structure,
dynamics, and function. They reflect several neutral and niche-based mechanisms related to …
dynamics, and function. They reflect several neutral and niche-based mechanisms related to …
The specialist of a specialist: the natural history of the predispersal seed predator weevil Hemicolpus abdominalis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
PA Sanz‐Veiga, DS Polizello, DP Silva… - Ecological …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
1. The reproduction of specialised endophagous insects relies on a fine temporal
synchronization between the insect and its host plant phenology. 2. Since the spatial …
synchronization between the insect and its host plant phenology. 2. Since the spatial …
[HTML][HTML] Context-Dependent Ant-Pollinator Mutualism Impacts Fruit Set in a Hummingbird-Pollinated Plant
PB Cardoso, ES Calixto, HM Torezan-Silingardi… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Context-dependence in mutualisms is a fundamental aspect of ecological interactions.
Within plant-ant mutualisms, particularly in terms of biotic protection and pollination …
Within plant-ant mutualisms, particularly in terms of biotic protection and pollination …
Anatomical, histochemical, and developmental approaches reveal the long-term functioning of the floral nectary in Tocoyena formosa (Rubiaceae)
JV Izquierdo, Y Canaveze, SR Machado… - The Science of …, 2024 - Springer
Tocoyena formosa has a persistent floral nectary that continues producing nectar throughout
flower and fruit development. This plant also presents an intriguing non-anthetic nectary …
flower and fruit development. This plant also presents an intriguing non-anthetic nectary …
Hydrocarbons in Formicidae: influence of chemical footprints on ant behavioral strategies
PG Dos Santos, EG Dos Santos… - The Science of …, 2024 - Springer
When an insect walks, it leaves chemical cues that derive from the arolium, a tarsal structure.
These cues may contain important information about other species that occur in their …
These cues may contain important information about other species that occur in their …
Occurrence of preanthesis cleistogamy in Richardia brasiliensis suggests it may be more common in Rubiaceae than realised
R Nicora Chequin, MB Bianchi, EL Cabral… - Plant Ecology & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background Most Rubiaceae species are hermaphroditic with outcrossing often
promoted by distyly and self-incompatibility, as well as by andromonoecy and dioecy in …
promoted by distyly and self-incompatibility, as well as by andromonoecy and dioecy in …