The fertilisation of flowers

Müller, Hermann J.; Darwin, Charles; Thompson, D’Arcy Wentworth

doi:10.5962/bhl.title.142366

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“…However, GarnockJones (1986) also reports A. vulgaris flowers being visited by syrphid flies and beetles, suggesting entomophilous pollination. Similarly, the closely related species A. dracunculus L., a primarily wind pollinated herb, was reported visited by the syrphid fly, Melanostoma mellina (Syrphidae) (Müller 1883). …”

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The biology of Canadian weeds. 118. Artemisia vulgaris L.

Barney

DiTommaso²

2003

Can. J. Plant Sci.

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is an introduced rhizomatous perennial found primarily along roadsides, in waste areas, and in non-containerized nursery crops in eastern regions of Canada and the United States. Artemisia vulgaris is rapidly spreading throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and is currently found in nine Canadian provinces, as well as half of the states in the United States. Historically, A. vulgaris has been used as an herbal remedy and for flavouring beer, but recently has been identified as a primary pest of nurseries and urban landscapes, largely because of its ability to propagate easily from small rhizome fragments, and because of ineffective control strategies. The recent expansion of the nursery/landscape sector has accelerated the spread of A. vulgaris into turfgrass and landscape settings throughout the Northern Hemisphere, but especially westward towards the Pacific Coast. With few effective strategies for control, this aggressive weed has rapidly colonized new areas, often forming dense monospecific stands. Not surprisingly, species diversity of native flora in these habitats has declined following A. vulgaris colonization. The mechanisms of interference (e.g., allelopathy and competition) and current strategies for the control of A. vulgaris are discussed.

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The biology of Canadian weeds. 118. Artemisia vulgaris L.

Barney

DiTommaso²

2003

Can. J. Plant Sci.

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“…Among 725 syrphid adults, there were 658 Toxomerus spp. (over (Wäckers 2004), common culinary sage (Salvia officinalis), culinary thyme (Thymus vulgaris) (Müller 1883), and spearmint (Mentha spicata) (Maingay et al 1991;Al-Doghairi and Cranshaw 1999) and some varieties of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) (e.g., 'Blue Spires' and 'Miss Jessup'). In the mild Mediterranean climate of the Central and Gold Coasts of California, most of these plants can be grown as perennials, although culinary thyme only has a span of about 3 years.…”

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Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphids in Vegetable Crops

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Colfer²,

Chaney³

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“…The evolutionary significance of pollination has long been recognized [7,23,26,29,31]. These authors pointed out its role in the evolution of species by natural selection and, specially, its effect on morphological adaptations.…”

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Stability and Fluctuations in a Three Species System: A Plant With Two Very Different Pollinators

Momo¹

2009

Appl Ecol Env Res

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Momo -Ure: Stability and fluctuations in a three species system: a plant with two very different pollinators - Abstract. We present a multi-species model of one plant with two nectivore pollinators. This system has mutualism between the plant and the pollinators, and competition for food between pollinators. Both pollinators are different: the large pollinator can consume all the nectar offered by the plant in each visit; it permits the genetic interchange between plants from different patches, so, it avoids self-fertilization problems. The small pollinator consumes only a fraction of the flower nectar but the seeds produced by its pollination are less successful. The model gives different dynamics depending on both the differences between the pollinators' growth rates and the inbreeding effect. Stronger oscillations occur when the growth rates are very different. Paradoxically, a high inbreeding causes an increment in populations. The three species system is biologically stable and the asymmetry between pollinator species results in different roles that enhance the global stability and persistence of the system.

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The fertilisation of flowers

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The biology of Canadian weeds. 118. Artemisia vulgaris L.

The biology of Canadian weeds. 118. Artemisia vulgaris L.

Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphids in Vegetable Crops

Stability and Fluctuations in a Three Species System: A Plant With Two Very Different Pollinators

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