▪ Abstract Mixed mating, in which hermaphrodite plant species reproduce by both self-and
cross-fertilization, presents a challenging problem for evolutionary biologists. Theory …

Abstract Background Baker's Law states that colonization by self-compatible organisms is
more likely to be successful than colonization by self-incompatible organisms because of the …

Angiosperm flowers and their animal visitors have co-evolved for at least 140 Ma, and early
flowers were likely used mainly as mating and feeding sites by several groups of insects …

Most flowering plants rely on pollinators for their reproduction. Plant‐pollinator interactions,
although mutualistic, involve an inherent conflict of interest between both partners and may …

Sticky plants—those having glandular trichomes (hairs) that produce adhesive, viscous
exudates—can impede the movement of, and entrap, generalist insects. Disparate arthropod …

The glandular trichomes of the plant Roridula gorgonias release an extremely adhesive,
visco-elastic, resinous secretion that traps a variety of insects, including those having a …

Plant biologists have an enduring interest in assessing components of plant fitness and
determining limits to seed set. Consequently, the relative contributions of resource and …

Nymphaea hybrid is a precious aquatic plant of the family Nymphaeaceae that has esthetic,
economic, medicinal, and ecological values. Owing to its spectrum of color, especially that of …

Abstract Background and Aims Macaranga (Euphorbiaceae) is a large genus of dioecious
trees with approx. 260 species. To date, only one pollination study of the genus has reported …

Most carnivorous plants utilize insects in two ways: the flowers attract insects as pollen
vectors for sexual reproduction, and the leaves trap insects for nutrients. Feeding on insects …