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View article: Exploring the importance of aromatic plants' extrafloral volatiles for pollinator attraction
Exploring the importance of aromatic plants' extrafloral volatiles for pollinator attraction Open
Summary Aromatic plants occur in many plant lineages and have widespread ethnobiological significance. Yet, the ecological significance and evolutionary origins of aromatic volatile emissions remain uncertain. Aromatic emissions have been …
View article: Honeybees collect pollen from the buzz-pollinated flowers of invasive Solanum elaeagnifolium in Northern Greece
Honeybees collect pollen from the buzz-pollinated flowers of invasive Solanum elaeagnifolium in Northern Greece Open
Around 6% of flowering plants, including most solanaceous species, have flowers specialized for buzz-pollination (sonication). The poricidal anthers of these flowers release pollen in response to frequency-specific vibrations, which buzz-p…
View article: Beyond host-plant taxonomy: Generalized nutritional needs underlie wild bee persistence in urban environments
Beyond host-plant taxonomy: Generalized nutritional needs underlie wild bee persistence in urban environments Open
View article: Leaf-damaging behavior by queens is widespread among bumblebee species
Leaf-damaging behavior by queens is widespread among bumblebee species Open
Phenological mismatches and resource limitations resulting from ongoing environmental change can have severe impacts on pollinator fitness. Recent findings show that bumblebee workers respond to pollen scarcity by damaging plant leaves in …
View article: Integration of attractive and defensive phytochemicals is unlikely to constrain chemical diversification in a perennial herb
Integration of attractive and defensive phytochemicals is unlikely to constrain chemical diversification in a perennial herb Open
Summary Diversification of plant chemical phenotypes is typically associated with spatially and temporally variable plant–insect interactions. Floral scent is often assumed to be the target of pollinator‐mediated selection, whereas foliar …
View article: Habitat protection and removal of encroaching shrubs support the recovery of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
Habitat protection and removal of encroaching shrubs support the recovery of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning Open
Livestock overgrazing causes environmental degradation, species invasion, biodiversity loss, and productivity decline, with profound consequences for ecological sustainability and human livelihoods. Habitat protection can mitigate such imp…
View article: The effects of shrub encroachment on arthropod communities depend on grazing history
The effects of shrub encroachment on arthropod communities depend on grazing history Open
View article: Soil-borne fungi alter the apoplastic purinergic signaling in plants by deregulating the homeostasis of extracellular ATP and its metabolite adenosine
Soil-borne fungi alter the apoplastic purinergic signaling in plants by deregulating the homeostasis of extracellular ATP and its metabolite adenosine Open
Purinergic signaling activated by extracellular nucleotides and their derivative nucleosides trigger sophisticated signaling networks. The outcome of these pathways determine the capacity of the organism to survive under challenging condit…
View article: Endosymbionts modulate virus effects on aphid-plant interactions
Endosymbionts modulate virus effects on aphid-plant interactions Open
Vector-borne pathogens frequently modify traits of their primary hosts and vectors in ways that influence disease transmission. Such effects can themselves be altered by the presence of other microbial symbionts, yet we currently have limi…
View article: Author response: Soil-borne fungi alter the apoplastic purinergic signaling in plants by deregulating the homeostasis of extracellular ATP and its metabolite adenosine
Author response: Soil-borne fungi alter the apoplastic purinergic signaling in plants by deregulating the homeostasis of extracellular ATP and its metabolite adenosine Open
View article: The presence of native aromatic species in understorey plant communities predicts reduced infestation by olive fruit flies in olive orchards on Lesvos Island
The presence of native aromatic species in understorey plant communities predicts reduced infestation by olive fruit flies in olive orchards on Lesvos Island Open
The olive fruit fly ( Bactrocera oleae ) (Rossi) is the most economically important insect pest in many olive cultivation areas worldwide. However, levels of infestation by this pest show remarkable variability, even among orchards in clos…
View article: Effects of genotype and host environment on the cuticular hydrocarbon profiles of <i>Lysiphlebus</i> parasitoids and aggression by aphid-tending ants
Effects of genotype and host environment on the cuticular hydrocarbon profiles of <i>Lysiphlebus</i> parasitoids and aggression by aphid-tending ants Open
Parasitoids in the genus Lysiphlebus specialize on ant-tended aphids and have previously been reported to mimic the cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) profiles of their aphid hosts to avoid detection by ants. However, the precise mechanisms that …
View article: Global change and plant–pollinator communities in Mediterranean biomes
Global change and plant–pollinator communities in Mediterranean biomes Open
Aim Occurring in five distinct global regions, Mediterranean‐type ecosystems (MTEs) include both centres of agricultural production and hotspots of extratropical biodiversity – particularly for plants and bees. Considerable research has ad…
View article: Competition matters: using in vitro community models to study the impact of human skin bacteria on mosquito attraction
Competition matters: using in vitro community models to study the impact of human skin bacteria on mosquito attraction Open
The human skin bacteria play an important role in the production of volatiles that attract mosquitoes. Using some of the most abundant human skin bacterial species, we created in vitro community models to assess whether increased microbial…
View article: BMAA in cycad-feeding Lepidoptera: defensive sequestration or bioaccumulation?
BMAA in cycad-feeding Lepidoptera: defensive sequestration or bioaccumulation? Open
Many herbivorous Lepidoptera accumulate plant toxins within their own tissues as a defensive strategy. Pioneering research in this area was conducted by Miriam Rothschild and Deane Bowers, who showed that the cycad-feeding butterfly Eumaeu…
View article: Experimental warming increases the vulnerability of high‐elevation plant populations to a specialist herbivore
Experimental warming increases the vulnerability of high‐elevation plant populations to a specialist herbivore Open
Ongoing climate change may impact alpine plant populations via both direct effects of increased temperature and climate‐driven changes in interactions between plants and other organisms, such as insect herbivores. Rates of herbivory in hig…
View article: Recent fire in a Mediterranean ecosystem strengthens hoverfly populations and their interaction networks with plants
Recent fire in a Mediterranean ecosystem strengthens hoverfly populations and their interaction networks with plants Open
Fire affects many critical ecological processes, including pollination, and effects of climate change on fire regimes may have profound consequences that are difficult to predict. Considerable work has examined effects of fire on pollinato…
View article: The Effects of Habitat Protection on the Recovery of Animal Diversity are Mediated by Livestock Grazing Resistance
The Effects of Habitat Protection on the Recovery of Animal Diversity are Mediated by Livestock Grazing Resistance Open
View article: Grazing Resistance Mediates the Effects of Habitat Protection on the Recovery of Animal Diversity
Grazing Resistance Mediates the Effects of Habitat Protection on the Recovery of Animal Diversity Open
View article: Recent fire in a Mediterranean ecosystem strengthens hoverfly populations and their interaction networks with plants - Data
Recent fire in a Mediterranean ecosystem strengthens hoverfly populations and their interaction networks with plants - Data Open
We examined the effects of a severe wildfire on hoverfly pollinators in a Mediterranean island system. Data were collected over three consecutive years at burnt and unburnt sites on Chios Island, North Aegean, Greece. We documented differe…
View article: Vascular fungi alter the apoplastic purinergic signaling in plants by deregulating the homeostasis of extracellular ATP and its metabolite adenosine
Vascular fungi alter the apoplastic purinergic signaling in plants by deregulating the homeostasis of extracellular ATP and its metabolite adenosine Open
Purinergic signaling activated by extracellular nucleotides and their derivative nucleosides trigger sophisticated signaling networks. The outcome of these pathways determine the capacity of the organism to survive under challenging condit…
View article: Adverse effects of inbreeding on the transgenerational expression of herbivore-induced defense traits in Solanum carolinense
Adverse effects of inbreeding on the transgenerational expression of herbivore-induced defense traits in Solanum carolinense Open
In addition to directly inducing physical and chemical defenses, herbivory experienced by plants in one generation can influence the expression of defensive traits in offspring. Plant defense phenotypes can be compromised by inbreeding, an…
View article: Experimental evidence challenges the presumed defensive function of a “slow toxin” in cycads
Experimental evidence challenges the presumed defensive function of a “slow toxin” in cycads Open
View article: Negative Effects of Rhizobacteria Association on Plant Recruitment of Generalist Predators
Negative Effects of Rhizobacteria Association on Plant Recruitment of Generalist Predators Open
Plant-associated microbes can influence above- and belowground interactions between plants and other organisms and thus have significant potential for use in the management of agricultural ecosystems. However, fully realizing this potentia…
View article: Aphids harbouring different endosymbionts exhibit differences in cuticular hydrocarbon profiles that can be recognized by ant mutualists
Aphids harbouring different endosymbionts exhibit differences in cuticular hydrocarbon profiles that can be recognized by ant mutualists Open
View article: Transcriptomic Profiling Reveals Shared Signalling Networks Between Flower Development and Herbivory-Induced Responses in Tomato
Transcriptomic Profiling Reveals Shared Signalling Networks Between Flower Development and Herbivory-Induced Responses in Tomato Open
Most flowering plants must defend themselves against herbivores for survival and attract pollinators for reproduction. Although traits involved in plant defence and pollinator attraction are often localised in leaves and flowers, respectiv…
View article: Application of Plant Defense Elicitors Fails to Enhance Herbivore Resistance or Mitigate Phytoplasma Infection in Cranberries
Application of Plant Defense Elicitors Fails to Enhance Herbivore Resistance or Mitigate Phytoplasma Infection in Cranberries Open
Synthetic elicitors of the salicylic acid (SA) and jasmonic acid (JA) plant defense pathways can be used to increase crop protection against herbivores and pathogens. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that elicitors of plant defenses…
View article: A unique volatile signature distinguishes malaria infection from other conditions that cause similar symptoms
A unique volatile signature distinguishes malaria infection from other conditions that cause similar symptoms Open
View article: Effects of Root-Colonizing Fluorescent Pseudomonas Strains on <i>Arabidopsis</i> Resistance to a Pathogen and an Herbivore
Effects of Root-Colonizing Fluorescent Pseudomonas Strains on <i>Arabidopsis</i> Resistance to a Pathogen and an Herbivore Open
Plant-associated microbes have significant potential to enhance agricultural production, for example, by enhancing plant resistance to pathogens and pests. Efforts to identify beneficial microbial strains typically focus on a narrow range …
View article: A sensory bias overrides learned preferences of bumblebees for honest signals in <i>Mimulus guttatus</i>
A sensory bias overrides learned preferences of bumblebees for honest signals in <i>Mimulus guttatus</i> Open
Insect pollinators readily learn olfactory cues, and this is expected to select for ‘honest signals' that provide reliable information about floral rewards. However, plants might alternatively produce signals that exploit pollinators' sens…