A modified petal and stamen dimorphism interact to enhance pollen placement by a buzz-pollinated flower
Floral specialized traits, such as modified petals and stamen dimorphism, can modify the fate of pollen grains and ultimately contribute to male reproductive performance in pollen flowers with poricidal anthers. The cucculus exhibits a dual role by promoting pollen placement in optimal regions for pollination and probably supporting pollen grains for bee feeding. These findings provide valuable insights into the adaptive significance of floral traits and their impact on the reproductive success of pollen flowers.
Authors
- Rogério Victor S. Gonçalves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3558-7652)
- Gudryan Jackson Barônio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2988-9168)
- Thainã Resende Monteiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2162-2420)
- Francismeire Jane Telles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8507-6546)
- Vinícius Lourenço Garcia de Brito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2727-3063)
- Anselmo Nogueira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8232-4636)
Institutions
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
- University of Wollongong (AU)
- Universidade Federal do ABC (BR)
- Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Botany
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcae210
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Plant and animal studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.03
Funders
- Universidade Federal do ABC
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais