Visibility and attractiveness of Fritillaria (Liliaceae) flowers to potential pollinators.

Visual floral characters play an important role in shaping plant-pollinator interactions. The genus Fritillaria L. (Liliaceae), comprising approximately 140 species, is described as displaying a remarkable variety of flower colours and sizes.

Evolution of Bird and Insect Flower Traits in L. (Liliaceae).

Pollinators are often perceived as a primary selective agent influencing flower traits such as colour, size, and nectar properties. The genus L. (Liliaceae), comprising approximately 150 species, is described as generally insect pollinated.

Intraspecific Variation in Nectar Chemistry and Its Implications for Insect Visitors: The Case of the Medicinal Plant, L.

Floral nectar, being a primary reward for insect visitors, is a key factor in shaping plant-pollinator interactions. However, little is known about the variability in nectar traits, which could potentially affect pollinators and the reproduction of the species. We investigated intraspecific variation in nectar traits in 14 populations of a Red-listed plant.

Author Correction: Diversity of nectar amino acids in the Fritillaria (Liliaceae) genus: ecological and evolutionary implications.

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Diversity of nectar amino acids in the Fritillaria (Liliaceae) genus: ecological and evolutionary implications.

Nectar is considered to be a primary food reward for most pollinators. It mostly contains sugars, but also has amino acids. The significance of the concentration and composition of amino acids in nectar is often less understood than that of its volume, sugar concentration and composition.