Grassland ecosystems present patterns of plant-pollinator interactions that may be linked to
habitat heterogeneity, plant composition and disturbances. Most studies about plant …

Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima), which is native to China, has been cultivated as a
nontimber forest tree species for 4000 years. This species has been found to display self …

Plant hybridization is frequently observed in nature and considered an important driver of
angiosperm diversity. Species are thought to arise through the accumulation of …

Abstract'Big Bang'flowering is common among geophyte plants and is a strategy particularly
important in arid areas. Griffinia is a genus whose species have very ephemeral flowering …

Breeding systems of plants determine their reliance on pollinators and ability to produce
seeds following self‐pollination. Self‐sterility, where ovules that are penetrated by self …

Plant reproduction may experience distinct evolutionary and ecological dynamics
depending on their flowering phenology. Consequently, floral traits might undergo …

Most flowers of plants did not develop into fruits due to limitations of pollen and resources for
plant growth, but few studies have investigated effects of the abiotic environment in relation …

Premise Hybridization between cross‐compatible species depends on the extent of
competition between alternative mates. Even if stigmatic compatibility allows for …

Camellia grijsii Hance is one of the most important woody edible oil tree species in Southern
China; however, it often has a low fruit set rate. To elucidate the causes of poor fruit set in C …

Durian or Durio zibethinus of variety Musang King is growing in popularity and with high
international demands. With the ever-increasing demands for fruits, growers are exploring …