Novel nectar robbing negatively affects reproduction in Digitalis purpurea
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8068
Abstract: Abstract With many plant–pollinator interactions undergoing change as species’ distributions shift, we require a better understanding of how the addition of new interacting partners can affect plant reproduction. One such group of floral visitors, nectar… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction; plant; novel nectar; nectar robbing ... See more keywords
Honeybees with extensive foraging experience rob nectar more frequently.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00114-021-01781-7
Abstract: Not all flower-visiting animals act as pollinators; some visitors engage in foraging nectar without pollen transfer. The tendency to rob nectar is related to visitors' morphological traits and rewards per foraging effort, and drivers of… read more here.
Keywords: nectar; foraging experience; rob nectar; nectar robbing ... See more keywords
Corolla stickiness prevents nectar robbing in Erica.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10265-021-01299-z
Abstract: Floral stickiness is a rare trait with unknown function, but it is common in the mega-diverse Cape genus Erica (Ericaceae). This study investigated the role of stickiness measured as adhesive strength in Erica as protection… read more here.
Keywords: erica; stickiness prevents; corolla stickiness; stickiness ... See more keywords