| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7770383 | Biochemical Systematics and Ecology | 2011 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We study the role of scent of Echium vulgare in the attraction of the oligolectic bee Hoplitis adunca. ⺠H. adunca is capable of discriminating E. vulgare from other Boraginaceae based on scent cues. ⺠We characterize the volatiles emitted by whole plants, whole flowers, pollen and nectar. ⺠The scent from the studied plant components is different. ⺠We suggest candidate chemicals likely involved in the specific attraction of H. adunca.
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Authors
Iolanda Filella, Jordi Bosch, Joan Llusià , Anna Peñuelas, Josep Peñuelas,