Nocturnal Pollination of Abronia fragrans (Nyctaginaceae)

Fragrance chemistry, nocturnal rhythms and pollination "syndromes" in Nicotiana.

GC-MS analyses of nocturnal and diurnal floral volatiles from nine tobacco species (Nicotiana; Solanaceae) resulted in the identification of 125 volatiles, including mono- and sesquiterpenoids, benzenoid and aliphatic alcohols, aldehydes and esters. Fragrance chemistry was species-specific during nocturnal emissions, whereas odors emitted diurnally were less distinct. All species emitted greate...

Abronia: II. Anthocarp Polymorphism and Anatomy for Nince Species of Abronia Found in California

Abronia: IV. Anthocarp Dispersibility and its Ecological Implications for Nine Species of Abronia

Dark Matters: Challenges of Nocturnal Communication Between Plants and Animals in Delivery of Pollination Services

The night is a special niche characterized by dim light, lower temperatures, and higher humidity compared to the day. Several animals have made the transition from the day into the night and have acquired unique adaptations to cope with the challenges of performing nocturnal activities. Several plant species have opted to bloom at night, possibly as a response to aridity to prevent excessive wa...

Pollination by nocturnal Lepidoptera, and the effects of light pollution: a review

1. Moths (Lepidoptera) are the major nocturnal pollinators of flowers. However, their importance and contribution to the provision of pollination ecosystem services may have been under-appreciated. Evidence was identified that moths are important pollinators of a diverse range of plant species in diverse ecosystems across the world. 2. Moth populations are known to be undergoing significant dec...