Contrasting bee pollination in two co-occurring distylic species of Cordia (Cordiaceae, Boraginales) in the Brazilian semi-arid Caatinga: generalist in C. globosa vs. specialist in C. leucocephala
In this study we compare the reproductive biology of Cordia globosa and C. leucocephala (Cordiaceae, Boraginales; formerly referred to Boraginaceae) to understand the functioning of the floral morphs and the relations with their effective pollinators. The species are synchronopatric, distylic, and s...
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| description | In this study we compare the reproductive biology of Cordia globosa and C. leucocephala (Cordiaceae, Boraginales; formerly referred to Boraginaceae) to understand the functioning of the floral morphs and the relations with their effective pollinators. The species are synchronopatric, distylic, and self-incompatible. Though they share melittophilous traits, the main visitor and pollinator of C. globosa was the generalist and exotic bee Apis mellifera, while the only one of C. leucocephala was the oligoletic bee Ceblurgus longipalpis. These two latter species are restricted to the Caatinga of NE Brazil, contrasting with the wide distribution of Cordia globosa. While the fruit-set for C. globosa was high, independently if the pollen donor/stigma receptor was a pin (long-styled) or thrum (short-styled) individual, in C. leucocephala the fruit-set was low and occurred only when a thrum individual was the pollen donor. This raises the possibility of this species moving towards dioecy. The high natural fruit-set of C. globosa confirms the generalist bee as its effective pollinator. The low fruit-set after manual crosses in C. leucocephala may be due to low pollen viability. Additionally, the low natural fruit-set (two times lower than after crosses) may be related with the foraging behavior of the specialist pollinator.<br>Neste estudo comparamos a biologia reprodutiva de Cordia globosa e C. leucocephala para entender a função dos orfos florais e as relações com seus polinizadores efetivos. As espécies são sincronopátricas, distílicas e auto-incompatíveis. Embora elas compartilhem atributos melitófilos, o principal visitante e polinizador de C. globosa foi Apis mellifera, abelha generalista e exótica, enquanto o de C. leucocephala foi a abelha oligolética Ceblurgus longipalpis. Essas duas últimas espécies são restritas à Caatinga do Nordeste do Brasil, contrastando com a ampla distribuição de C. globosa. Enquanto a formação de frutos de C. globosa foi alta, independente se o doador ou receptor de pólen era um indivíduo brevi- ou longistilo, em C. leucocephala a formação de frutos foi baixa e ocorreu apenas quando o doador de pólen era brevistilo. Este fato levanta a possibilidade desta espécie estar se movendo em direção à dioicia. A alta formação natural de frutos de C. globosa confirma a abelha generalista como seu polinizador efetivo. A baixa formação de frutos após cruzamentos manuais e C. leucocephala pode ser devida à baixa viabilidade polínica. Adicionalmente, a baixa formação natural de frutos (duas vezes menor que a de cruzamentos) pode estar relacionada com o comportamento de forrageamento do polinizador especialista. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-747c79a8d1434342bccb8bd91af4e7ad2022-12-21T23:21:01ZengAcademia Brasileira de CiênciasAnais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências0001-37651678-26902010-12-0182488189110.1590/S0001-37652010000400010Contrasting bee pollination in two co-occurring distylic species of Cordia (Cordiaceae, Boraginales) in the Brazilian semi-arid Caatinga: generalist in C. globosa vs. specialist in C. leucocephalaIsabel C. MachadoAriadna V. LopesMarlies SazimaIn this study we compare the reproductive biology of Cordia globosa and C. leucocephala (Cordiaceae, Boraginales; formerly referred to Boraginaceae) to understand the functioning of the floral morphs and the relations with their effective pollinators. The species are synchronopatric, distylic, and self-incompatible. Though they share melittophilous traits, the main visitor and pollinator of C. globosa was the generalist and exotic bee Apis mellifera, while the only one of C. leucocephala was the oligoletic bee Ceblurgus longipalpis. These two latter species are restricted to the Caatinga of NE Brazil, contrasting with the wide distribution of Cordia globosa. While the fruit-set for C. globosa was high, independently if the pollen donor/stigma receptor was a pin (long-styled) or thrum (short-styled) individual, in C. leucocephala the fruit-set was low and occurred only when a thrum individual was the pollen donor. This raises the possibility of this species moving towards dioecy. The high natural fruit-set of C. globosa confirms the generalist bee as its effective pollinator. The low fruit-set after manual crosses in C. leucocephala may be due to low pollen viability. Additionally, the low natural fruit-set (two times lower than after crosses) may be related with the foraging behavior of the specialist pollinator.<br>Neste estudo comparamos a biologia reprodutiva de Cordia globosa e C. leucocephala para entender a função dos orfos florais e as relações com seus polinizadores efetivos. As espécies são sincronopátricas, distílicas e auto-incompatíveis. Embora elas compartilhem atributos melitófilos, o principal visitante e polinizador de C. globosa foi Apis mellifera, abelha generalista e exótica, enquanto o de C. leucocephala foi a abelha oligolética Ceblurgus longipalpis. Essas duas últimas espécies são restritas à Caatinga do Nordeste do Brasil, contrastando com a ampla distribuição de C. globosa. Enquanto a formação de frutos de C. globosa foi alta, independente se o doador ou receptor de pólen era um indivíduo brevi- ou longistilo, em C. leucocephala a formação de frutos foi baixa e ocorreu apenas quando o doador de pólen era brevistilo. Este fato levanta a possibilidade desta espécie estar se movendo em direção à dioicia. A alta formação natural de frutos de C. globosa confirma a abelha generalista como seu polinizador efetivo. A baixa formação de frutos após cruzamentos manuais e C. leucocephala pode ser devida à baixa viabilidade polínica. Adicionalmente, a baixa formação natural de frutos (duas vezes menor que a de cruzamentos) pode estar relacionada com o comportamento de forrageamento do polinizador especialista.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652010000400010Apis melliferaCaatingaCeblurgus longipalpisCordia globosaC. leucocephalafloresta secaheterostiliaoligoletiaApis melliferaCaatingaCeblurgus longipalpisCordia globosaCordia leucocephaladry forestheterostylyoligolecty |
| spellingShingle | Isabel C. Machado Ariadna V. Lopes Marlies Sazima Contrasting bee pollination in two co-occurring distylic species of Cordia (Cordiaceae, Boraginales) in the Brazilian semi-arid Caatinga: generalist in C. globosa vs. specialist in C. leucocephala Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências Apis mellifera Caatinga Ceblurgus longipalpis Cordia globosa C. leucocephala floresta seca heterostilia oligoletia Apis mellifera Caatinga Ceblurgus longipalpis Cordia globosa Cordia leucocephala dry forest heterostyly oligolecty |
| title | Contrasting bee pollination in two co-occurring distylic species of Cordia (Cordiaceae, Boraginales) in the Brazilian semi-arid Caatinga: generalist in C. globosa vs. specialist in C. leucocephala |
| title_full | Contrasting bee pollination in two co-occurring distylic species of Cordia (Cordiaceae, Boraginales) in the Brazilian semi-arid Caatinga: generalist in C. globosa vs. specialist in C. leucocephala |
| title_fullStr | Contrasting bee pollination in two co-occurring distylic species of Cordia (Cordiaceae, Boraginales) in the Brazilian semi-arid Caatinga: generalist in C. globosa vs. specialist in C. leucocephala |
| title_full_unstemmed | Contrasting bee pollination in two co-occurring distylic species of Cordia (Cordiaceae, Boraginales) in the Brazilian semi-arid Caatinga: generalist in C. globosa vs. specialist in C. leucocephala |
| title_short | Contrasting bee pollination in two co-occurring distylic species of Cordia (Cordiaceae, Boraginales) in the Brazilian semi-arid Caatinga: generalist in C. globosa vs. specialist in C. leucocephala |
| title_sort | contrasting bee pollination in two co occurring distylic species of cordia cordiaceae boraginales in the brazilian semi arid caatinga generalist in c globosa vs specialist in c leucocephala |
| topic | Apis mellifera Caatinga Ceblurgus longipalpis Cordia globosa C. leucocephala floresta seca heterostilia oligoletia Apis mellifera Caatinga Ceblurgus longipalpis Cordia globosa Cordia leucocephala dry forest heterostyly oligolecty |
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