碳水化合物、传粉者与苏铁类植物。

Carbohydrates, pollinators, and cycads.

作者信息

Marler Thomas E, Lindström Anders J

机构信息

Western Pacific Tropical Research Center; University of Guam; UOG Station ; Mangilao, Guam USA.

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden ; Najomtien ; Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand.

出版信息

Commun Integr Biol. 2015 May 1;8(2):e1017162. doi: 10.1080/19420889.2015.1017162. eCollection 2015 Mar-Apr.

DOI:10.1080/19420889.2015.1017162

PMID:26479502

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4594462/

Abstract

Cycad biology, ecology, and horticulture decisions are not supported by adequate research, and experiments in cycad physiology in particular have been deficient. Our recent report on free sugar content in a range of cycad taxa and tissues sets the stage for developing continued carbohydrate research. Growth and development of cycad pollen, mediation of the herbivory traits of specialist pollinators, and support of expensive strobilus behavioral traits are areas of cycad pollination biology that would benefit from a greater understanding of the role of carbohydrate relations.

摘要

苏铁生物学、生态学和园艺学方面的决策缺乏充分的研究支持，尤其是苏铁生理学方面的实验一直不足。我们最近关于一系列苏铁类群和组织中游离糖含量的报告为持续开展碳水化合物研究奠定了基础。苏铁花粉的生长和发育、专业传粉者食草特性的调节以及对昂贵球花行为特征的支持，都是苏铁传粉生物学的研究领域，若能更深入了解碳水化合物关系的作用，将从中受益。