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Tag: mutualism

Annals of Botany

Exploring fungus-plant N transfer in a tripartite ant–plant–fungi mutualism

This study provides insight into the possibly important nutritional aspects and tradeoffs involved in myrmecophyte–ant mutualisms.

by botanyoneOctober 13, 2017October 13, 2017
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Flying fox
News

Persecuted fruit bat may be key to Durian’s survival in Asia

The fruit bat has been persecuted due to the belief it destroyed crops of Durian. Now critically endangered, it seems that it is a key pollinator for the fruit tree.

by Dale MayleaOctober 5, 2017October 5, 2017
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Investigating among the roots of Acacias.
Annals of Botany

Rhizobial communities do not explain differential invasiveness of Australian acacias

by botanyoneJuly 7, 2017July 7, 2017
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Chthamalus stellatus
Plant Cuttings

The lachrymatory tale of the barnacle and the bacterium

For Valentine’s Day Nigel Chaffey finds a tale of an unlikely couple who have set up home together, though it ends in tears.

by Nigel ChaffeyFebruary 14, 2017February 14, 2017
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Agrius convolvuli
Annals of Botany

Long-tongued hawkmoths form a pollination niche

The study highlights the value of a niche perspective for understanding the geographical context and functional significance of floral traits.

by botanyoneJanuary 15, 2016September 11, 2017
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Image: Mike Bender/US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Plant Cuttings

So that’s what bears do in the woods!

Through plant–animal interaction, black bears have been shown to help growth and reproduction of yellow rabbitbrush, by feeding on ants.

by Nigel ChaffeyJune 18, 2015June 18, 2015
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AoB PLANTS

A mutualistic endophyte alters the niche dimensions of its host plant

by AoBPLANTSMarch 19, 2015March 11, 2015
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Image: pixabay.com.
Plant Cuttings

Better together…

A study shows coral polyps actively generate micro-currents and eddies to promote nutrient inflow and exchange of materials using externally located cilia.

by Nigel ChaffeyJanuary 29, 2015January 28, 2015
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Cost and Benefit models by Savage and Rudgers
Articles

One plus one does not always make two, when plants add up costs and benefits

by Alun SaltAugust 13, 2014August 12, 2014
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Pseudobulbs from Caularthron bilamellatum
Life

Why is one orchid so happy to cater for ants?

by Alun SaltSeptember 19, 2013September 18, 2013
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Peduncles elicit mammal endozoochory
Articles

Fleshy peduncles are very tasty

The Chinese raisin tree is adapted to achieve mammal endozoochory, with viable seeds found in the faeces of bears and martens.

by AJ CannSeptember 18, 2013September 13, 2013
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The cost of hosting ants
Annals of Botany

The cost of hosting ants

by botanyoneOctober 15, 2012
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Traps of carnivorous pitcher plants as habitats
Annals of Botany

Traps of carnivorous pitcher plants as habitats (Review)

by botanyoneMarch 31, 2011February 17, 2011
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The trap of a pitcher plant
Articles

Life in a place of death? Pitcher plants as habitat

by Alun SaltJanuary 13, 2011
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