Pollinators
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25. Anther specializations related to the division of labor in Microlicia cordata (Spreng.) Cham. (Melastomataceae)
ABSTRACT In heterantherous flowers, some anthers have an attraction and feeding function, while others are related to plant reproduction. Microlicia cordata has dimorphic stamens organized in two cycles: the antesepalous one with large stamens and pink anthers, and the antepetalous one with small stamens and yellow anthers. Division of labor was analyzed usi
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 19/03/2018
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26. Toxicity and motor changes in Africanized honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) exposed to fipronil and imidacloprid
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the in vitro toxicity and motor activity changes in African-derived adult honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) exposed to lethal or sublethal doses of the insecticides fipronil and imidacloprid. Mortality of bees was assessed to determine the ingestion and contact lethal dose for 24 h using probit analysis. Motor activities in bees ex
An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.. Publicado em: 2018-03
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27. Reproductive Biology of Varronia curassavica Jacq. (Boraginaceae)
ABSTRACT Varronia curassavica, a subshrubby medicinal species associated with restinga in the Atlantic Forest, has been exploited by local people and the pharmaceutical industry. Indeed, restingas have experienced a continuous process of degradation, and thus, with species and ecosystem both at risk, efforts to support conservation actions are required. The
An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.. Publicado em: 01/02/2018
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28. Nutritious tissue in petals of Annonaceae and its function in pollination by scarab beetles
ABSTRACT The feeding of pollinating dynastid-scarab beetles on nutritious tissue of Annonaceae flowers results in macroscopically visible gnawing marks on petals. In the present paper, we present and discuss examples of such gnawing marks on Annonaceae from the Cerrado and the Amazon Forest in Brazil. The localization of gnawing marks on the petals and the h
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 15/01/2018
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29. Floral and reproductive biology of Alcantarea nahoumii (Bromeliaceae), a vulnerable endemic species of the Atlantic Forest
ABSTRACT Alcantarea nahoumii occurs exclusively in the state of Bahia, Brazil, and is classified as vulnerable due to deforestation and frequent fires in the region. Knowledge of floral and reproductive biology is fundamental to understanding ecological interactions, as well as the reproductive success of plant species. The objective of this study was to eva
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 2017-12
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30. Biochemical and physical kernel properties of a standard maize hybrid in different TopCross™ Blends
ABSTRACT A pilot experiment was undertaken in order to examine high oil populations of maize (Zea mays L.) to be used as pollinators in TopCross blends with commercial ZP341 standard hybrid. Five high oil populations (HOPs) from the Maize Research Institute (MRI) gene bank were chosen for this research, according to their high grain oil content, synchrony be
Sci. agric. (Piracicaba, Braz.). Publicado em: 2017-12
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31. Corona development and floral nectaries of Asclepiadeae (Asclepiadoideae, Apocynaceae)
ABSTRACT Flowers of Asclepiadoideae are notable for possessing numerous nectaries and elaborate coronas, where nectar can accumulate but is not necessarily produced. Given the complexity and importance of these structures for reproduction, this study aimed to analyze the ontogeny of the corona, the structure and position of nectaries and the histochemistry o
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 2017-09
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32. Appendicular origin and structure of the spur of Vochysiaceae flowers
ABSTRACT Floral nectaries are linked with animal pollinators and floral specialization, characterizing some plant groups, such as the mostly Neotropical Vochysiaceae. The phylogeny of these plants has been revised based on molecular data, but their conspicuous spurs were mostly neglected. The appendicular or receptacular origin of these spurs has been discus
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 2017-09
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33. Tree legumes: an underexploited resource in warm-climate silvopastures
ABSTRACT Tree legumes are an underexploited resource in warm-climate silvopastures. Perceived benefits of tree legumes include provisioning (browse/mast, timber, fuel, human food, natural medicines, and ornamentals), regulating (C sequestration, greenhouse gas mitigation, soil erosion control and riparian buffers, shade, windbreaks, and habitat for pollinato
R. Bras. Zootec.. Publicado em: 2017-08
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34. Elaiophores: their taxonomic distribution, morphology and functions
ABSTRACT Elaiophores are floral glands that secrete non-volatile oils as a reward for their pollinators. Their secretions mediate a specialized interaction between oil-producing plants and a few species of oil-collecting bees - Apidae and Melittidae. The present review focuses on the morphological and functional aspects of these secretory structures. We also
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 15/05/2017
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35. Beyond pollination: diversity of secretory structures during flower development in different legume lineages
ABSTRACT Floral secretory structures are usually associated with the attraction of pollinators, but may also play an important role in the mechanisms of plant protection. This study aimed to show the diversity of secretory structures present in the developing flowers of 15 legume species belonging to different clades and to associate them with functions othe
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 31/01/2017
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36. The efficiency of bees in pollinating ephemeral flowers of Jacquemontia bracteosa (Convolvulaceae)
ABSTRACT The family Convolvulaceae is widely distributed in tropical regions, mainly in open areas. Convolvulaceae flowers are characterized mainly by being beautiful and ephemeral, attracting many flower visitors that belong to different taxonomic groups. This work aimed to investigate the interactions between insects and flowers of Jacquemontia bracteosa (
Iheringia, Sér. Zool.. Publicado em: 20/10/2016