Flower angle favors pollen export efficiency in the snowdrop Galanthus nivalis (Linnaeus, 1753) but not in the lesser celandine Ficaria verna (Huds, 1762)

Flower angle is crucially important for accurate pollination and flower protection against abiotic factors. Evolutionary factors shaping floral traits are particularly strong for bilaterally symmetric flowers because these flowers require more pollination accuracy than radially symmetrical flowers....

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Main Authors: Pavol Prokop, Zuzana Ježová, Michaela Mešková, Viktória Vanerková, Martina Zvaríková, Peter Fedor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Plant Signaling & Behavior
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2022.2163065