Floral volatiles evoke partially similar responses in both florivores and pollinators and are correlated with non-volatile reward chemicals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plants often use floral displays to attract mutualists and prevent antagonist attacks. Chemical displays detectable from a distance include attractive or repellent floral volatile organic compounds (FVOCs). Locally, visitors perceive contact chemicals including nutrients but also deterrent or toxic constituents of pollen and nectar. The FVOC and pollen chemical composition can vary intra- and interspecifically. For certain pollinator and florivore species, responses to these compounds are studied in specific plant systems, yet we lack a synthesis of general patterns comparing these two groups and insights into potential correlations between FVOC and pollen chemodiversity.

Scope

We reviewed how FVOCs and non-volatile floral chemical displays, i.e. pollen nutrients

SUBMITTER: Sasidharan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10550281 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature