Novel nectar robbing negatively affects reproduction in Digitalis purpurea [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, 2021 With many plant–pollinator interactions undergoing change as species’ distributions shift, we require a better understanding of how the addition of new interacting partners can affect plant reproduction. One such group of floral visitors, nectar robbers,
Christopher R. Mackin +2 more
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Nectar robbing positively influences the reproductive success of Tecomella undulata (Bignoniaceae). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 The net consequence of nectar robbing on reproductive success of plants is usually negative and the positive effect is rarely produced. We evaluated the influence of nectar robbing on the behaviour of pollinators and the reproductive success of Tecomella
Vineet Kumar Singh +2 more
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A reference genome for the nectar-robbing Black-throated Flowerpiercer (Diglossa brunneiventris) [PDF]
G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2021 Black-throated Flowerpiercers (Diglossa brunneiventrisDiglossaD ...
Anna E Hiller +2 more
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Nectar robbing by bees affects the reproductive fitness of the distylous plant Tirpitzia sinensis (Linaceae) [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, 2023 Nectar robbing can affect plant reproductive success directly by influencing female and male fitness, and indirectly by affecting pollinator behavior. Flowers have morphological and chemical features that may protect them from nectar robbers.
Xiaoyue Wang +4 more
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Floral trait variation across individual plants within a population enhances defense capability to nectar robbing [PDF]
Plant Diversity, 2023 Floral trait variation may help pollinators and nectar robbers identify their target plants and, thus, lead to differential selection pressure for defense capability against floral antagonists.
Shuang Tie +5 more
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Spatiotemporal Variations in Nectar Robbing and Its Effects on Reproduction in Salvia castanea Diels (Lamiaceae) [PDF]
PlantsNectar robbing typically reduces nectar availability to pollinators, damages flower structure, and/or induces secondary robbing. Consequently, it may reduce pollen deposition and seed set, increase pollination efficiency and outcrossing, and/or not ...
Han-Wen Xiao, Yan-Bo Huang
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Floral visitors of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): Elucidating their nectar-robbing behaviour and impacts on the plant reproduction. [PDF]
PLoS ONENectar robbing is common in angiosperms, especially in long tubular flowers or flowers with spurs that keep nectar out of reach of visitors. However, the robbing behaviour of bees is less understood.
Ujjwal Layek +3 more
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A Decrease in the Staminode-Mediated Visitor Screening Mechanism in Response to Nectar Robbers Positively Affects Reproduction in Delphinium caeruleum Jacq. ex Camb. (Ranunculaceae) [PDF]
Biology, 2022 Nectar-robbing insects, which are frequently described as cheaters in plant–pollinator mutualisms, may affect plant reproductive fitness by obtaining nectar rewards without providing pollination services.
Qinzheng Hou +5 more
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Nectar robbing by the invasive bumblebee Bombus terrestris (Apidae) changes the behavior of native flower visitors of Fuchsia magellanica Lam. (Onagraceae) but not seed set [PDF]
PeerJMutualisms between plants and pollinators may be threatened by nectar robbers, as these animals typically consume nectar without providing the essential pollination service.
Carlos E. Valdivia +2 more
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Impact of Striped-Squirrel Nectar-Robbing Behaviour on Gender Fitness in Alpinia roxburghii Sweet (Zingiberaceae). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Nectar-robbing has the potential to strongly affect male and female reproductive fitness of plants. One example of nectar theft is that shown by striped-squirrels (Tamiops swinhoei) on a number of ginger species, including Alpinia roxburghii and A ...
Xiaobao Deng +4 more
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