Corolla Abscission Triggered by Nectar Robbers Positively Affects Reproduction by Enhancing Self-Pollination in <i>Symphytum officinale</i> (Boraginaceae)

Nectar robbers, which affect plant fitness (directly or indirectly) in different degrees and in different ways, potentially constitute a significant part of mutualistic relationships. While the negative effects of nectar robbing on plant reproductive success have been widely reported, the positive e...

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Main Authors: Qin-Zheng Hou, Nurbiye Ehmet, Da-Wei Chen, Tai-Hong Wang, Yi-Fan Xu, Jing Ma, Kun Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/9/903