Stingless bees form perennial colonies of honey-making insects. The> 600 species of
stingless bees, mainly Neotropical, live throughout tropical latitudes. Foragers influence …

Highlights•Bees' specific nutritional requirements are partitioned between pollen and
nectar.•Nectar and pollen provide carbohydrates, protein, lipids, and micronutrients.•Bee …

The ecological function of secondary metabolites in plant defence against herbivores is well
established, but their role in plant–pollinator interactions is less obvious. Nectar is the major …

Floral chemistry mediates plant interactions with pollinators, pathogens, and herbivores, with
major consequences for fitness of both plants and flower visitors. The outcome of such …

The synthesis of secondary metabolites is a hallmark of plant defence against herbivores.
These compounds may be detrimental to consumers, but can also protect herbivores against …

Invasive alien species modify pollinator biodiversity and the services they provide that
underpin ecosystem function and human well-being. Building on the Intergovernmental …

Global declines in pollinators, including bees, can have major consequences for ecosystem
services. Bees are dominant pollinators, making it imperative to mitigate declines …

Protein crops have gained increasing interest in recent years, as a transition towards plant-
protein based diets appears pivotal to ensure global food security and preserve the …

The plant kingdom produces an extraordinary diversity of secondary metabolites and the
majority of the literature supports a defensive ecological role for them, particularly against …

Pollen plays two important roles in angiosperm reproduction, serving as a vehicle for the
plant's male gametes, but also, in many species, as a lure for pollen‐feeding animals …