Pollinator visitation closely tracks diurnal patterns in pollen release.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajb2.16179
Abstract: PREMISE Animal-pollinated plants face a high risk of pollen loss during its transfer. To limit the negative effect of pollen losses by pollen consumption and heterospecific transfer, plant species may adjust and stratify their pollen… read more here.
Keywords: visitation; pollinator visitation; pollen availability; pollinator ... See more keywords
Mixed effect of habitat fragmentation on pollinator visitation rates but not on seed production in renosterveld of South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.09.027
Abstract: Abstract Habitat fragmentation – in terms of a combination of habitat loss and separation – is a major threat to the renosterveld of the Cape Floristic Region (CFR) of which 85% has been transformed, mostly… read more here.
Keywords: pollinator visitation; habitat fragmentation; visitation rates; seed ... See more keywords
Sodium-enriched floral nectar increases pollinator visitation rate and diversity
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2022.0016
Abstract: Plants have evolved a variety of approaches to attract pollinators, including enriching their nectar with essential nutrients. Because sodium is an essential nutrient for pollinators, and sodium concentration in nectar can vary both within and… read more here.
Keywords: nectar; floral nectar; sodium enriched; pollinator visitation ... See more keywords