Bee pollination in the shadows: The role of pseudopollen and agamospermy in the mycoheterotrophic orchid Gastrodia elata

Societal Impact Statement The family Orchidaceae is renowned for its reliance on specialized pollinators and mycorrhizal symbioses. This study examined how the nonphotosynthetic orchid Gastrodia elata thrives on the dim forest floor, focusing on its pollination biology, particularly the chemical pro...

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Main Authors: Kenji Suetsugu, Takenori Yamamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-11-01
Series:Plants, People, Planet
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10540