The breeding system of Hyacinthoides non-scripta (Asparagaceae): assessing the role of geitonogamy with captive pollinators

Background and aims – In self-incompatible species, geitonogamous pollen deposition can result in stigma clogging, with negative effects on cross-fertilisation subsequently reduced fruit seed set. this work, using laboratory field experiments pollinators captivity, we describe the reproductive system of Hyacinthoides non-scripta analyse effect different mechanisms transfer, trying to quantify geitonogamy success species. Material methods Using captivity evaluated types transfer. Key results The show that H. is a species tubes autogamous pollination are rejected at base style. experiments, presence did not prevent subsequent fertilization by xenogamous pollen, but it production. Conclusion This study provides evidence natural rates significantly reduce female fitness plants large numbers flowers per inflorescence how captive help intensity effect.