Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the stamens to the stigma, an essential
requirement of sexual reproduction in flowering plants. Cross-pollination increases genetic …

Floral bracts (bracteoles, cataphylls) are leaf‐like organs that subtend flowers or
inflorescences but are of non‐floral origin; they occur in a wide diversity of species …

Inflorescence patterns of ultraviolet (UV) absorption and UV-reflection are attractive to many
insect pollinators. To understand whether UV inflorescence cues affect the attraction of …

The role of nesting resources has been largely neglected in wild bee community ecology
studies. Anthropogenic forest openings such as clearcuts and roads are common features …

Flowers come in a variety of colours, shapes, sizes and odours. Flowers also differ in the
quality and quantity of nutritional reward they provide to entice potential pollinators to visit …

Apart from floral morphology and colours perceived by the human eye, ultraviolet (UV)
reflectance acts as an important visual advertisement of numerous flowering plant species …

Simple Summary The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), Anoplophora glabripennis
Motschulsky, is a destructive pest in its native habitat and one of the most serious invasive …

Specialized bracts of Himalayan 'glasshouse'plants are well known for adapting to diverse
stresses in alpine environments, thus ensuring normal sexual reproduction. However, little …

Abstract Background and Aims Although there has been much experimental work on leaf
colour change associated with selection generated by abiotic environmental factors and …

Some insects use host and mate cues, including odor, color, and shape, to locate and
recognize their preferred hosts and mates. Previous research has shown that the Asian …