Floral Herbivory Affects Female Reproductive Success and Pollinator Visitation in the Perennial Herb Alstroemeria ligtu (Alstroemeriaceae)

• Published in: International journal of plant sciences Vol. 172; no. 9; pp. 1130 - 1136
• Main Authors: Botto-Mahan, Carezza, Ramírez, Patricia A., Gloria Ossa, Carmen, Medel, Rodrigo, Ojeda-Camacho, Manuel, González, Alejandra V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago University of Chicago Press 01.11.2011; University of Chicago, acting through its Press
• Subjects: Alstroemeria; communications technology; corolla; Flowers; fruit set; Fruits; herbivores; Herbivory; Herbs; nectar; Plant reproduction; Plant sciences; Pollination; Pollinators; reflectance; Reproduction; Seeds; Species diversity; Species richness; herbivory; nectar guides; seed production; flower color; pollination; florivory

Floral damage can reduce flower attractiveness for pollinator service. However, the reproductive impact of flower herbivory may be contingent on a petal that is damaged. Flowers having nectar guides are expected to suffer reduction in reproductive success when damage is concentrated on these structu...