Orchid re-introductions: an evaluation of success and ecological considerations using key comparative studies from Australia
N Reiter, J Whitfield, G Pollard, W Bedggood, M Argall… - Plant Ecology, 2016 - Springer
With global biodiversity in decline, there is now an urgent requirement to take ameliorative
action for endangered species in the form of re-introductions. For the highly diverse orchid …
action for endangered species in the form of re-introductions. For the highly diverse orchid …
Outbreeding depression and breeding system evolution in small, remnant populations of Primula vulgaris: consequences for genetic rescue
Many species suffer from anthropogenic habitat fragmentation. The resulting small and
isolated populations are more prone to extinction due to, amongst others, genetic erosion …
isolated populations are more prone to extinction due to, amongst others, genetic erosion …
Reproductive biology of Actaea kashmiriana, an endemic medicinal plant species from the Himalaya: implications for conservation and sustainable utilisation
In prioritising conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants, endemic species merit
immediate research priority. Towards this endeavour, understanding the basic reproductive …
immediate research priority. Towards this endeavour, understanding the basic reproductive …
Spatial variation in pollinator‐mediated selection on phenology, floral display and spur length in the orchid Gymnadenia conopsea
Spatial variation in plant–pollinator interactions may cause variation in pollinator‐mediated
selection on floral traits, but to establish this link conclusively experimental studies are …
selection on floral traits, but to establish this link conclusively experimental studies are …
Additive effects of pollinators and herbivores result in both conflicting and reinforcing selection on floral traits
Mutualists and antagonists are known to respond to similar floral cues, and may thus cause
opposing selection on floral traits. However, we lack a quantitative understanding of their …
opposing selection on floral traits. However, we lack a quantitative understanding of their …
Are tetraploids more successful? Floral signals, reproductive success and floral isolation in mixed-ploidy populations of a terrestrial orchid
Abstract Background and Aims Polyploidization, the doubling of chromosome sets, is
common in angiosperms and has a range of evolutionary consequences. Newly formed …
common in angiosperms and has a range of evolutionary consequences. Newly formed …
In vitro propagation of Epipactis flava Seidenf., an endangered rheophytic orchid: a first study on factors affecting asymbiotic seed germination, seedling development …
Epipactis flava Seidenf., is an endangered Thai rheophytic orchid that has decreased rapidly
throughout its natural habitat and urgently requires conservation using in vitro techniques …
throughout its natural habitat and urgently requires conservation using in vitro techniques …
Iterative allogamy–autogamy transitions drive actual and incipient speciation during the ongoing evolutionary radiation within the orchid genus Epipactis …
Abstract Background and Aims The terrestrial orchid genus Epipactis has become a model
system for the study of speciation via transitions from allogamy to autogamy, but close …
system for the study of speciation via transitions from allogamy to autogamy, but close …
Diel pattern of floral scent emission matches the relative importance of diurnal and nocturnal pollinators in populations of Gymnadenia conopsea
Abstract Background and Aims Floral scent is considered an integral component of
pollination syndromes, and its composition and timing of emission are thus expected to …
pollination syndromes, and its composition and timing of emission are thus expected to …
Experimental fertilization increases amino acid content in floral nectar, fruit set and degree of selfing in the orchid Gymnadenia conopsea
P Gijbels, T Ceulemans, W Van den Ende, O Honnay - Oecologia, 2015 - Springer
Floral traits have evolved to maximize reproductive success by attracting pollinators and
facilitating pollination. Highly attractive floral traits may, however, also increase the degree of …
facilitating pollination. Highly attractive floral traits may, however, also increase the degree of …