Plant and animal studies

New Zealand spider orchid (Corybas trilobus) exploits the reproductive behaviour of fungus gnats (Diptera: Mycetophila) for pollination.

This study investigates the pollination strategy of Corybas trilobus, finding it uses a mix of chemical and morphological cues to deceive fungus gnats into pollination.

The global distribution of human-visible flower color diversity

The paper analyzes global flower color diversity using community science data, finding a latitudinal gradient in color diversity and associations with climate and pollination strategies.

Domestication drives changes in floral functional traits that impact generalist pollinator visitation

This study examines how domestication alters floral traits in Cucurbita species and how these changes affect pollinator visitation by generalists and specialists.

Climatic stress reshapes sex-specific multimodal floral phenotypes and interactions with a nursery pollinator across life stages

This study examines how water limitation affects sex-specific floral traits and interactions with a nursery pollinator in Silene latifolia, revealing changes in nectar chemistry, seed metabolites, and larval performance.

Quantitative evidence for foraging preferences of shrill carder bumble bee (Bombus sylvarum) queens

This study quantifies foraging preferences of Bombus sylvarum queens, showing they initially rely on two plant species but expand their foraging range later in the season.

Indigenous generalist pollinators shape plant-insect interaction networks across a land-use gradient on an oceanic island

The paper examines how plant-pollinator networks reorganize across a land-use gradient on Terceira Island, finding that plant species turnover drives network reshuffling and that indigenous generalist pollinators maintain network resilience.

Mutualistic relationships between male inflorescences of Elaeis guineensis Jacquin and its pollinator Elaeidobius kamerunicus Faust (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Derelominae): Comparison between two cultivars for E. kamerunicus progeny emergence in North Sumatra Indonesia

The paper compares E. kamerunicus progeny emergence between two oil palm cultivars, finding that super-male cultivars support higher emergence rates and that spikelet length positively correlates with emergence.

Climate-driven decoupling of a coevolved mutualism between Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia and Y. jaegeriana, Asparagaceae) and pollinating yucca moths (Tegeticula synthetica and T. antithetica, Prodoxidae)

The paper uses Bayesian models to analyze how climate change affects the flowering and fruiting of Joshua trees and their pollinating moths, finding a mismatch in their responses to temperature and precipitation.

Pollinator preference for large flowers persists when climate induces the expression of smaller flowers

This study shows that pollinators prefer large flowers even when climate causes smaller flowers to be expressed, indicating a potential mismatch between pollinator preference and environmental conditions.

Experimental flowering order shapes priority effects in plant-pollinator interactions

This study shows that flowering order affects plant-pollinator interactions, with earlier flowering species receiving more visits and producing more seeds, highlighting climate change's potential to alter these dynamics.

How does the community structure of dung beetles affect ecosystem functions? Modeling of secondary seed dispersal and seedling establishment.

This study models how dung beetle community structure affects secondary seed dispersal and seedling establishment under varying predation and competition pressures.

Supplemental water modulates pollinator visitation on resource-rich plant species

This study examines how supplemental watering affects floral traits and pollinator visitation in two native plant species, finding that water additions increase pollinator visits, particularly for sweat bees and bumble bees.

Diversifying stocking practices within rangelands supports diverse plant-pollinator communities and interactions

This study shows that high-frequency rotational stocking in rangelands increases flower and pollinator abundance, leading to more specialized plant-pollinator interactions and biodiversity.