Trick or treat? Pollinator attraction in <i>Vanilla pompona</i> (Orchidaceae)
Charlotte Watteyn, Daniela Scaccabarozzi, Bart Muys, Nele Van Der Schueren, Koenraad Van Meerbeek, Maria Fernanda Guizar Amador, James D. Ackerman, Marco Cedeño‐Fonseca, Isler F. Chinchilla, Bert Reubens, Ruthmery Pillco Huarcaya, Salvatore Cozzolino, Adam P. Karremans
Abstract
Abstract Natural pollination of Vanilla species remains poorly understood. Our research aimed at better understanding the pollinator attraction mechanism of the Neotropical species Vanilla pompona . Based on our results, we hypothesize that the identified pollinator Eulaema cingulata is attracted via a dual mechanism combining floral fragrance rewards and food deception. Abstract in Spanish is available with online material.
Topics & Concepts
PollinatorOrchidaceaeAttractionPollinationBiologyEcologyPollenPhilosophyLinguisticsBiochemical and biochemical processesPlant and animal studiesPlant Parasitism and Resistance