Close Encounters
The Salty Secret: How Sodium-Enriched Nectar Boosts Pollinator Visits and Diversity
Discover how adding a dash of sodium to nectar transforms pollinator behaviour and plant interactions.
Close Encounters
How High-Altitude Flowers Thrive in the Venezuelan Andes
Explore the fascinating relationship between flower colour changes and pollinator visits in high-altitude environments
Close Encounters
The Shy Beauty of Fritillaria delavayi: Balancing Pollination and Camouflage
Discover how the elusive Fritillaria delavayi uses camouflage and specialised pollinators to overcome the challenges of herbivory.
annals-of-botany
From Ashes to Seeds: How Fire Affects Pollination and Plant Reproduction
After a wildfire sweeps through the landscape, it may be inevitable to be shocked by the desolate scene it leaves. Yet, a recent research led by Lucas Carbone suggests that plants can flourish in these environments as never expected.
Ecosystems
Buzzing Controversy: Do Honeybees Harm Wild Pollinators? A Surprising Answer from Canadian Grasslands
Contrary to what previous research suggest, a recent study led by Sydney H. Worthy indicates that bees may not be such problematic introduced species in certain ecosystems.
Close Encounters
The Choreography of Nature: How Plant-Pollinator Interactions Unfold in a Day
“From dawn’s first light to twilight’s embrace, every hour tells a new story about plants and pollinators.”
Taxonomy & Evolution
Angiosperms and Insects: A Dynamic Partnership Across Millions of Years
Unveiling the secrets of pollination through time: How the age-old alliance between flowers and pollinators continues to shape the natural world.
Ecosystems
The Biodiversity Orchestra: Investigating changes in time and space of plant-pollinator interactions
Most of the time, ecologists have studied interaction networks by considering a single sample, both in time and space. Recent research shows an innovative approach, highlighting the importance of understanding how such networks change between locations and over time.
Close Encounters
Building Flowers for Pollinators: Does Every Flower Really Have Its Perfect Match?
Flowers and their pollinators are highly diverse. So, what determines the characteristics of flowers and their visitors?