Marco G. Balducci
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View article: Orchid Mycorrhizal Communities Associated With <i>Orchis italica</i> Are Shaped by Ecological Factors and Geographical Gradients
Orchid Mycorrhizal Communities Associated With <i>Orchis italica</i> Are Shaped by Ecological Factors and Geographical Gradients Open
Aim The influence of mutualists on plant distributions is only beginning to be understood. Orchids depend on orchid mycorrhizal (OrM) fungi to germinate, yet the distribution of OrM fungi and how they vary according to both abiotic and bio…
View article: Settling moth pollination of a rare orchid in the <i>Habenaria</i> clade revealed with close‐focusing camera traps
Settling moth pollination of a rare orchid in the <i>Habenaria</i> clade revealed with close‐focusing camera traps Open
It is challenging to make nocturnal observations of the natural behaviour of flower‐visiting moths as they are highly sensitive to visible artificial light sources. One solution, implemented here, is to use specially‐adapted close‐focusing…
View article: Orchid mycorrhizal communities associated with<i>Orchis italica</i>are shaped by ecological factors and geographical gradients
Orchid mycorrhizal communities associated with<i>Orchis italica</i>are shaped by ecological factors and geographical gradients Open
Aim The influence of mutualists on plant distributions is only beginning to be understood. Orchids depend on orchid mycorrhizal (OrM) fungi to germinate, yet the distribution of OrM and how they vary according to both abiotic and biotic fa…
View article: Complex floral morphology and scent chemistry mediate hawkmoth pollination of an African orchid in the diverse <i>Habenaria</i> clade
Complex floral morphology and scent chemistry mediate hawkmoth pollination of an African orchid in the diverse <i>Habenaria</i> clade Open
One explanation for the evolution of complex floral morphology in orchids is that it can function as a component of ‘lock-and-key’ mechanisms that ensure pollen transfer by specific flower visitors. We investigated the roles of floral morp…
View article: Diel scent and nectar rhythms of an African orchid in relation to bimodal activity patterns of hawkmoth pollinators
Diel scent and nectar rhythms of an African orchid in relation to bimodal activity patterns of hawkmoth pollinators Open
Background and Aims The temporal dimensions of floral adaptation to pollinators are not yet well understood, partly because we lack accurate information on the diel rhythms of flower visitation for many pollinators. We investigated whether…
View article: Butterfly pollination of Bonatea cassidea (Orchidaceae): Solving a puzzle from the Darwin era
Butterfly pollination of Bonatea cassidea (Orchidaceae): Solving a puzzle from the Darwin era Open
Although moths and butterflies are closely related, they tend to respond to different floral cues for foraging and thus select for different suites of floral traits. Shifts between moth and butterfly pollination in the same plant clade pro…