Study:Emergence of a floral colour polymorphism by pollinator-mediated overdominance Authors:Roman T. Kellenberger, Kelsey J.R.P. Byers, Rita M. De Brito Francisco, Yannick M. Städler, Amy M. LaFounta
Iris lutescensis a common species occurring mainly in dry limestone habitats in Western Italy, Southern France, and Spain. The species shows a remarkable polymorphism for flower colour, and yellow and
Plant-pollinator interactions are believed to play a major role in the evolution of floral traits. Flower colour and flower size are important for attracting pollinators, directly influencing reproduc
1. Flower colour differs dramatically between populations for some plant species, yet we know little about what drives this variation. Such polymorphisms can be influenced by plant-pollinator interact
Flower color polymorphism is relatively uncommon in natural flowering plants, suggesting that maintenance of different color morphs within populations is difficult. To address the selective mechanisms
