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Flower Development in Arabidopsis
Like in other angiosperms, the development of flowers in Arabidopsis starts right after the floral transition, when the shoot apical meristem (SAM)...
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Earthworm and soil microbial communities in flower strip mixtures
AimsIncorporation of flower strips is an agricultural measure to increase aboveground biodiversity and ecosystem services. Although soil communities...
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Ecological intensification: multifunctional flower strips support beneficial arthropods in an organic apple orchard
Flower strips are a fundamental part of agri-environment schemes in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Although vegetation is central for many...
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The Flower Colour Influences Spontaneous Nectaring in Butterflies: a Case Study with Twenty Subtropical Butterflies
Butterflies have a wide spectrum of colour vision, and changes in flower colour influence both the visiting and nectaring (the act of feeding on...
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Auxin and carbohydrate control flower bud development in Anthurium andraeanum during early stage of sexual reproduction
BackgroundFlower buds of Anthurium andraeanum frequently cease to grow and abort during the early flowering stage, resulting in prolonged planting...
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Microbial community structure and diversity in fish-flower (mint) symbiosis
The fish-flower symbiosis model is an eco-friendly sustainable farming technology combining plants, fish and microorganisms in a recirculating...
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Flower strips as a carbon sequestration measure in temperate croplands
PurposeFlower strips have been shown to increase insect biodiversity and improve agricultural yields through increased pollination and pest...
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The relationship between preference and switching in flower foraging by bees
It seems self-evident that generalist foragers switch more between resources than specialists but despite diverse ecological and evolutionary...
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Bud development, flower phenology and life history of holoparasitic Rafflesia cantleyi
Despite being the world's largest single-flower, Rafflesia ’s biology and life history are still poorly understood due to its cryptic growth strategy...
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Increased solar radiation and soil moisture determine flower colour frequency in a mountain endemic plant population
Flower colour is a fascinating trait that has been of interest to biologists for its utility in understanding variation in natural populations and...
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Floral attractants in an alpine environment: linking floral volatiles, flower size and pollinators
In high mountain environments, the availability of pollinators may decrease as elevation increases, affecting plant reproductive success. Floral...
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Flower Senescence Coordinated by Ethylene: An Update and Future Scope on Postharvest Biology in the “Buttercup” Family
Postharvest senescence of cut flowers is a stumbling impediment in harnessing their commercial potential. Consequently, the postharvest quality...
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Autophagic and phytochemical aspects of color changes in white petals of snapdragon flower during development and senescence
Color change in petals is a clever strategy to attract more pollinators and one of the attractive features of edible flowers for consumers. Several...
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Technological insights into lutein isolation from marigold flower and their diverse applications: a compendious review
In our comprehensive review, we delve into the critical steps of isolation of lutein and zeaxanthin from marigold flowers focusing on several...
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Genomic Approaches for the Study of Flower Development in Floriculture Crops
The advances in genomics and bioinformatics have made possible the study in non-model plants of phenotypes associated to flower development....
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Decoding the Flower-Anthesis Mechanism in Cestrum nocturnum and Cestrum diurnum
The present study investigates the flower-anthesis mechanism in two closely related plant species, Cestrum diurnum and Cestrum nocturnum . These...
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Genome-wide Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Gene Regulatory Network in Star Fruit Flower Blooming
The star fruit is a perennial woody fruit tree, which can blossom and bear fruit many times a year. The time and quantity of flowering are the key...
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The effect of annual flower strips on pollinator visitation and fruit set of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) in Kenya
Wildflower strips are increasingly promoted in pollinator conservation schemes to maintain the stability of ecosystem services and increase crop...
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Flower Regulation in Floriculture: An Agronomic Concept and Commercial Use
The trend of cut flower industry is gradually shifting from conventional cultivation to extended crop** seasons and off-season production....
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Flower structure and floral reward in Scopolia carniolica (Solanaceae) – is it a plant that can support the bumblebee food base in early spring?
Scopolia carniolica Jacq. is a perennial plant from the family Solanaceae. The study objective was to examine floral traits that may be important for...
