Effects of Ants on the Fruit Setting of Artabotrys Odoratissimus R. Br.

Floral volatile compounds exhibit multiple functions such as attracting pollinators, source of food for pollinator and act as defense against herbivore. Thus floral scents may function as allomones to prevent enemies as well as being synomones to attract pollinating mutualist. Flowers are morphological and embryological marvels and the sites of sexual reproduction. The yellow coloured flowers of Artabotrys odoratissimus R. Br. are very fragrant. The floral volatile of this plant attracts weaver ants. It plays a crucial role in plant- ant interaction. The present study aims to explore the effect of ants on the reproductive success of A. odoratissimus. Ants are detrimental to A. odoratissimus and disturb the pollinator visits which resulted in reduced fruit set. The nest constructed leaves experience premature death, thus weaver ants show antagonistic effect in the selected species.

• Publication year

  2023

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  Indian Journal of Entomology

• Publication date

  2023-06-16

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  DOI 10.55446/ije.2023.945
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