Floral longevity (FL) is an important floral functional trait which is critical for flowering plants. FL shows great diversity among angiosperms; however, there is limited information on the mechanisms that influence differences in floral longevity,...
Successful conservation biological control programs require a good understanding the nutritional ecology of natural enemies to maximize their field efficacy. This study evaluated the effects of non-floral sugar sources on fitness parameters of Mastru...
The role of acdS, which encodes the 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) deaminase enzyme, in extending flower longevity and improving tolerance to cadmium (Cd) stress was assessed using transgenic Petunia hybrida cv. ‘Mirage Rose’...
Nectar robbing typically reduces nectar availability to pollinators, damages flower structure, and/or induces secondary robbing. Consequently, it may reduce pollen deposition and seed set, increase pollination efficiency and outcrossing, and/or not a...
Cut flowers have become an export income in the global floriculture market. They have multiple uses, such as for home beautification, in ceremonies (including weddings and funerals), and as symbols of love, appreciation, respect, etc., in humane soci...
Rising temperatures and increasing drought in Mediterranean-type climate areas are expected to affect plant–pollinator interactions, especially in plant species with specialised pollination. Central Chile experienced a mega drought between 2010...
The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta, is a pest threatening global tomato production. This pest’s adaptability and resistance to chemical insecticides have necessitated integrated pest management (IPM) strategies prioritizing sustainable altern...
Understory flowering plants often face limitations in pollinator availability. This necessitates an investigation of pollination mechanisms and reproductive traits to understand their survival strategies. Floral syndromes, which are critical determin...
The potential of using pre-stress NaCl or CaCl2 applications to confer a cross-tolerance to a water deficit was evaluated in periwinkle. The plants initially received five applications of NaCl (0, 30 and 50 mM), or CaCl2 (15 and 25 mM) via irrigation...
Flower-scented teas become increasingly popular to new generations, due to their infused floral essences of diverse volatile compounds and additional health functions. Flower-scented teas have significantly broadened the spectrum of aroma perception,...
Bees rely on pollen and nectar for nutrition, but floral products provide more than just macronutrients; many also contain an array of plant secondary metabolites (PSMs). These compounds are generally thought to serve primarily defensive purposes but...
Dietary macro-nutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, protein, and fat) are important for bee larval development and, thus, colony health and fitness. To which extent different diets (varying in macro-nutrient composition) affect adult bees and whether they...
Puya raimondii, an endangered high-Andean species, exhibits life-history traits that may strongly influence its reproductive strategy; however, its reproductive biology remains poorly understood. Here, we assessed its floral biology, breeding system,...
Understanding the reproductive biology of orchids is essential for evaluating population viability and guiding conservation strategies, as their persistence often depends on complex interactions between ecological, physiological, and environmental fa...
Neoseiulus bicaudus is a predatory mite species that could potentially be used for the biological control of spider mites and thrips. Floral resources can provide excellent habitats and abundant nutrients for natural enemies. The objective of this ex...
Continued loss of natural habitats with native prairies and wildflower patches is eliminating diverse sources of pollen, nectar and phytochemicals therein for foraging bees. The longstanding plant-pollinator mutualism reiterates the role of phytochem...
Tok Wi altar cloths are often documented as decorative textiles distinguished by materials, techniques, dates, and auspicious motifs. Such descriptions provide limited insight into how ornament functions within Baba Nyonya ritual life. This article a...
Florists’ greens are a very important element of floral compositions, and their vase life must match that of the flowers, hence this review presents the results of research that has been conducted over the years in order to improve the post-har...
Knowledge on reproductive traits of problematic invasive alien plants, such as the woody invasive shrub Pyracantha angustifolia of temperate Chinese origin, can help better manage invasive species. To determine factors contributing to its invasion, w...
Delayed flowering due to later snowmelt and colder temperatures at higher elevations in the alpine are expected to lead to flowering phenological adjustment to prevent decoupling of peak flowering from the warmest time of the year, thereby favoring p...
The research aimed to investigate the reproductive biology of M. Savatieri (Monochasma savatieri Franch. ex Maxim.), focusing on its floral structure, developmental stages, flowering dynamics, pollen dispersal characteristics, stigma development, and...
In this study, the volatile profile of Trebbiano di Lugana wine was determined and its chemical composition was considered to understand its potential longevity. Seven wine samples produced in different years (2005–2017) were collected by the s...
Dearth periods associated with less floral resources negatively impact Apis mellifera colony performance. Artificial diets offer nutritional supplements to sustain bee colonies under stressful conditions. An eight-week feeding trial was conducted usi...
The singular biodiversity of the Brazilian Caatinga inspires innovative solutions in food science. In this study, we evaluated the prebiotic potential of honeys produced by Apis mellifera in the Pajeú hinterland, Pernambuco, Brazil (Caatinga B...
The wild tomato (Solanum sisymbriifolium) is a globally distributed shrubby weed with both negative and positive impacts, including its invasive properties and the potential for pharmaceutical and traditional medicinal uses. Despite its ecological si...
Northward expansion of economically essential plants is a vital strategy for enhancing agricultural productivity; however, it often results in reduced yields. This study systematically assessed the impact of translocating the high-value oilseed speci...
The brief longevity of tree peony blossoms constrains its ornamental value and economic worth. Gibberellins (GAs) are crucial in the modulation of flower senescence, and GA 20-oxidase (GA20ox), GA 3-oxidase (GA3ox), and GA 2-oxidase (GA2ox) catalyze...
In this work, we assessed the effects of increasing ozone (O3) on four petunia varieties with different floral pigmentation (pink, red, rose-red, and white). Plants were exposed, in open-top chambers located in China, to three O3 concentrations, i.e....
Honey bees are known for their wide global distribution, their ease of handling, and their economic and ecological value. However, they are often exposed to a wide variety of stress factors. Therefore, it is essential for beekeepers to maintain healt...
Ethylene-insensitive 3/ethylene-insensitive 3-like (EIN3/EIL) transcription factors are central regulators of ethylene signaling and stress adaptation in plants. However, their roles in Osmanthus fragrans, a globally cherished ornamental and aromatic...
Trichopria drosophilae is a cosmopolitan pupal parasitoid of drosophilid pests, including the globally destructive Drosophila suzukii. Improving parasitoid fitness through nutritional supplementation is a promising strategy for biological control, ye...
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) is a key enzyme that phosphorylates phosphatidylinositol at 3’-hydroxyl position of the inositol head group initiating the generation of several phosphorylated phosphatidylinositols, collectively referred to as ph...
Reproductive traits and plant–pollinator interactions largely depend on seasonal weather conditions, which are species-specific. Turnera ulmifolia is an ornamental plant distributed worldwide. There is little information about plant species&rsq...
The mason bee Osmia excavata Alfken (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) is an essential pollinator for rosaceous fruit trees in northern China, but its populations are declining because of severe infestations by the mite Chaetodactylus hirashimai Kurosa (Aca...
Primary nectar-robbers feed through holes they make in flowers, often bypassing the plant’s reproductive organs in the process. In many robbed plants, multiple holes are made in a single flower. Why a flower should be robbed repeatedly is diffi...
Tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.) is a traditional ornamental plant of high economic and cultural value, but its flower longevity is often limited by petal water loss. Cuticular wax serves as an essential barrier against non-stomatal water loss...
Attractive local endemic plant species of biodiversity hotspots represent promising candidates for the introduction of novel horticultural crops, as the floricultural industry continuously seeks new ornamental products with unique features. This stud...
Honey bee colonies are often subjected to diseases, nutrition quality, temperature and other stresses depending on environmental and climatic conditions. As a result of malnutrition, the level of Vg protein decreases, leading to overwintering losses....
Aiming at evaluating new candidate species for the cut flower market of Greece and beyond, in this study, the vase life of three Greek tulip plant species, Tulipa cretica ‘Hilde’ (CRH, local endemic of Crete, Greece), T. clusiana ‘C...
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of native ground-grown perennials in floral compositions as cut greenery. The easily available plant materials that can replace some exotic species include Hosta leaves and the leafy shoots...