Habitat factors and traits shape plant-pollinator interactions in a semi-arid landscape

Overall, our results link microhabitat (soil moisture) and neighborhood context to individual interaction niches, demonstrating that allocation trade-offs and conspecific competition jointly shape pollination and fitness. In semi-arid systems, which are undergoing considerable anthropogenic and climatic changes, our study provides insights into individual pollinator interaction niches and the role of microhabitat factors in species persistence within a community.