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Ecology and evolution of plant-pollinator interactions

Authors: Mitchell, R. J.; Irwin, R. E.ORCID; Flanagan, R. J.; Karron, J. D.
Year: 2009
Journal: Annals of Botany, Vol. 103, pp. 1355-1363
Publisher: UNKNOWN
DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcp122
Keywords: POLLINATION, PLANT POLLINATOR INTERACTIONS

Abstract

In this Viewpoint paper we highlight the application of ecological and evolutionary approaches to two themes in pollination biology: (1) links between pollinator behaviour and plant mating systems, and (2) generalization and specialization in pollination systems. We also describe how mathematical models and synthetic analyses have broadened our understanding of pollination biology, especially in human-modified landscapes. We conclude with several suggestions that we hope will stimulate future research. This Viewpoint also serves as the introduction to this Special Issue on the Ecology and Evolution of Plant-Pollinator Interactions. These papers provide inspiring examples of the synergy between evolutionary and ecological approaches, and offer glimpses of great accomplishments yet to come.

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