Reproductive strategies of two color morphs of Paeonia delavayi DOI Creative Commons

Lijun Duan,

Juan Wang, Haiqing Li

et al.

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 19, 2025

The diversity in floral coloration results from a complex reproductive system, which has evolved response to multiple pollinators and is intricately linked the development of pollination mechanisms. To investigate how trait variations influence reproduction Paeonia delavayi , we conducted experiments, observed insect visitation, measured traits, estimated petal anther colors as perceived by analyzed scent for two morphs (red yellow) at distinct sites. P. depended on seed production. Multiple comparisons revealed that yields sets under natural were significantly higher than those artificial (homogamy geitonogamy) anemophilous pollination. However, there was no significant difference yields(LWS, p = 0.487; XGLL, 0.702) set (LWS, 0.077; 0.251) between Both shared common pollinators, primarily honeybees, bumblebees, syrphid flies. Major visited yellow morph more frequently red morph, although duration time visits morphs. Studies utilizing vision models, based color reflection spectra, major could distinguish differences variation perceive their flower colors. On one hand, contrast against leaves background, enhancing visual attractiveness bees other red-flowered compensates its disadvantage through olfactory cues, ensuring successful despite lower attractiveness. This study highlights intricate interplay signals plant-pollinator interactions, emphasizing combined outcomes.

Language: Английский

Reproductive strategies of two color morphs of Paeonia delavayi DOI Creative Commons

Lijun Duan,

Juan Wang, Haiqing Li

et al.

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 19, 2025

The diversity in floral coloration results from a complex reproductive system, which has evolved response to multiple pollinators and is intricately linked the development of pollination mechanisms. To investigate how trait variations influence reproduction Paeonia delavayi , we conducted experiments, observed insect visitation, measured traits, estimated petal anther colors as perceived by analyzed scent for two morphs (red yellow) at distinct sites. P. depended on seed production. Multiple comparisons revealed that yields sets under natural were significantly higher than those artificial (homogamy geitonogamy) anemophilous pollination. However, there was no significant difference yields(LWS, p = 0.487; XGLL, 0.702) set (LWS, 0.077; 0.251) between Both shared common pollinators, primarily honeybees, bumblebees, syrphid flies. Major visited yellow morph more frequently red morph, although duration time visits morphs. Studies utilizing vision models, based color reflection spectra, major could distinguish differences variation perceive their flower colors. On one hand, contrast against leaves background, enhancing visual attractiveness bees other red-flowered compensates its disadvantage through olfactory cues, ensuring successful despite lower attractiveness. This study highlights intricate interplay signals plant-pollinator interactions, emphasizing combined outcomes.

Language: Английский

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