Habitat factors and traits shape plant-pollinator interactions in a semi-arid landscape.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plant-pollinator interactions are vital for understanding ecological processes influencing reproductive success in plant communities. While species-level pollinator interactions are important for predicting community stability, it remains equally crucial to understand individual-level interactions of keystone species in the community. This study examined the role of habitat factors and floral traits in shaping pollinator interactions at the individual plant scale of Maytenus senegalensis, a dominant native species in the semi-arid Aravalli Hills. We measured flower production, nectar sugar concentration, flower diameter, and external factors such as soil moisture, distance to habitat edge, and density of co-flowering conspecifics to assess their impact on pollinator inte

SUBMITTER: Michael D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12649070 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature