Publications by authors named "Sinzinando Albuquerque-Lima"
Several barriers contribute to reproductive isolation between plant species, which can be classified as pre- or post-pollination. Understanding the strength of these barriers could clarify the factors that maintain reproductive isolation and thus species integrity. In this study, we quantified reproductive isolation between two bat-pollinated co-occurring Bauhinia species (B.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCereus jamacaru is a cactus distributed in Northeastern Brazil, with high symbolic value to this region. However, the interaction, behavior and the role of pollinators remains poorly understood. Here, we investigate the reproductive biology, addressing the ecological significance of floral attributes, including details about floral signaling.
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- Perfume flowers produce strong scents to attract pollinators, mainly male euglossine bees, and these scents serve as their sole reward during mating rituals.
- Over 1,000 species of perfume flowers evolved independently across 15 angiosperm families in the Neotropical region, with Cryptanthus being an exception that attracts bees without emitting a scent but does produce nectar.
- Research identified copalol as the unique compound that triggers scent-gathering behavior in euglossine males, suggesting that the evolution of floral scents may shift pollinator preferences, indicating a more widespread role of semivolatile compounds in attracting these pollinators than previously recognized.