Background Given the exceptional diversity of orchids (26 000+ species), improving
strategies for the conservation of orchids will benefit a vast number of taxa. Furthermore, with …

Floral nectar production is central to plant pollination, and hence to human wellbeing. As
floral nectar is essentially a solution in water of various sugars, it is likely a valuable plant …

Orchidaceae show remarkable diversity in pollination strategies, but how these strategies
vary globally is not entirely clear. To identify regions and taxa that are data-rich and lend …

Biological invasions threaten global biodiversity, altering landscapes, ecosystems, and
mutualistic relationships like pollination. Orchids are one of the most threatened plant …

Natural pollination of Vanilla species remains poorly understood. Our research aimed at
better understanding the pollinator attraction mechanism of the Neotropical species Vanilla …

Nectar is one of the most important flower traits, shaping plant–pollinator interactions and
reproductive success. Despite Orchidaceae including numerous nectariferous species …

Simple Summary Orchids are commonly used in folk medicine for the treatment of infections
and tumors but little is known about the actual chemical composition of these plants and …

Little is known about the pollination mechanisms of species belonging to the genus Vanilla
(Orchidaceae). Both autonomous self-pollination and animal-mediated pollination …

Floral colours represent a highly diverse communication signal mainly involved in flower
visitors' attraction and guidance, but also flower discrimination, filtering non‐pollinators and …

Orchidaceae, one of the most numerous families in the world's flora, have evolved various
pollination strategies to favour cross-pollination, such as deceptive pollination and …