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Ecophysiological aspects of nectar reabsorption
Acta Agrobotanica, 2012 A number of approaches, both direct and indirect, have shown that nectar is reabsorbed by numerous plant species, irrespective of the age or sex of the flower.
Małgorzata Stpiczyńska, Massimo Nepi
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Nectar and oleiferous trichomes as floral attractants in Bulbophyllum saltatorium Lindl. (Orchidaceae) [PDF]
, 2017 Although many Orchidaceae have deceit flowers that produce no reward, the most common reward, when present, is nectar. Bulbophyllum, however, is unusual in that the labellar secretions of most species investigated to date lack sugars, and, therefore ...
Davies, Kevin L. +2 more
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Anatomy of the floral nectaries of 9 species from subf. Pomoideae (Rosaceae)
Acta Agrobotanica, 2013 The nectaries anatomical features of nine species of Pomoideae subfamily Aronia melanocarpa Ell., Cotoneaster horizontalis Decne, C. praecox Vilm.-Andr., C. lucida Schlecht., Crataegus monogyna Jacq., C. coccinea L., C. crus-galli L., Sorbus aucuparia L.,
Elżbieta Weryszko-Chmielewska +1 more
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Numerical cognition in bees and other insects [PDF]
, 2016 The ability to perceive the number of objects has been known to exist in vertebrates for a few decades, but recent behavioral investigations have demonstrated that several invertebrate species can also be placed on the continuum of numerical abilities ...
Pahl, Mario, Si, Aung, Zhang, Shaowu
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Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2021 Floral nectaries are essential for plant reproduction but little is known about the relationship between these secretory structures and pollination system in cacti.
VALERIA V. GONZÁLEZ +4 more
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Entomological and functional role of floral strips in an organic apple orchard: Hymenopteran parasitoids as a case study [PDF]
, 2012 Habitat manipulation techniques improve the availability of resources required by natural enemies to increase their effectiveness. This study focused on the effects of floral strips on Hymenopteran parasitoid presence.
Dib, Hazem +2 more
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The Influence of Extrafloral Nectaries on Arboreal Ant Species Richness in Tree Communities
Sociobiology, 2018 Studies investigating the role of resource availability in the species richness patterns can elucidate ecological processes and contribute to conservation strategies.
Marcelo Silva Madureira +2 more
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Functional Ecology of External Secretory Structures in Rivea ornata (Roxb.) Choisy (Convolvulaceae)
Plants, 2022 Plants have evolved numerous secretory structures that fulfill diverse roles and shape their interactions with other organisms. Rivea ornata (Roxb.) Choisy (Convolvulaceae) is one species that possesses various external secretory organs hypothesized to ...
Natthaphong Chitchak +2 more
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Acta Agrobotanica, 2012 The structure of receptacular surfaces of floral nectaries at two flowering stages and the structure of the outer surface of the receptacle of Sorbus aucuparia were investigated using scanning electron microscopy.
Agata Konarska
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Iran supports a great share of biodiversity and floristic endemism for Fritillaria spp. (Liliaceae): A review. [PDF]
, 2017 Iran supports a great share of exotic and/or endemic plant genera and species. The genus Fritillaria (Liliaceae) is a precious part of this botanical richness with 19 species, of which 10 are endemic to the country.
Asgari, Davoud +10 more
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