Seed dispersal: Hungry hornets are unexpected and effective vectors

Peakall, Rod; Bohman, Björn

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2022.06.092

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“…Additionally, the alternation of life cycles largely depends on sexual reproduction, for which normal flower development is necessary [22]. Previous studies have found that the pollination of A. crassna and seed dispersal of A. sinensis are carried out by hornets, noctuids, and pyralids [23][24][25]. To date, studies on the floral biology of A. sinensis are still limited.…”

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Floral Biology of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Spreng

Wang,

Ma,

Lin

et al. 2024

Horticulturae

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Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Spreng is a known medicinal plant producing agarwood. To date, studies on the floral biology of A. sinensis have been limited. In this study, the floral micro- and ultra-structures, pollen viability, stigma receptivity, and artificial pollination of A. sinensis were investigated. The results show that the flower’s development can be divided into five stages, including the flower bud differentiation stage (2–7 d), the flower bud stage (7–13 d), the flowering stage (14 d), the pollination stage (14–15 d), and the fruiting stage (15–25 d). The floral organs mainly include: 4–6 split calyces, 10 petals, 10 stamens, and 1 pistil. The anther is oblong, with four pollen sacs the pollen is round, with maximum viability 6 h after flowering; and stigma receptivity is at its best 6 h before flowering. Artificial pollination is successful in the field. These findings will provide useful information for producing and breeding A. sinensis.

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