Asteraceae Paradox: Chemical and Mechanical Protection of <i>Taraxacum</i> Pollen

Excessive pollen harvesting by bees can compromise the reproductive success of plants. Plants have therefore evolved different morphological structures and floral cues to narrow the spectrum of pollen feeding visitors. Among “filtering” mechanisms, the chemical and mechanical protection of pollen mi...

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Main Authors: Maryse Vanderplanck, Hélène Gilles, Denis Nonclercq, Pierre Duez, Pascal Gerbaux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/5/304