Why Do Pollinators Become “sluggish”? Nectar Chemical C Onstituents From Epipactis Helleborine (l.) Crantz (orchidaceae)
Year: 2005
Type: article
Abstract: Eight populations of Epipactis helleborine (L.) Crantz originating from the area of Lower Silesia in Poland (Central Europe) were examined in respect to composition of their nectar and its influence on the insect attraction in field conditions.The chemical composition of Epipactis helleborine (L.) Crantz nectar was studied by means of GC/MS SIM.A number of compounds with potential narcotic properties were identified in the nectar, namely 3-{2-{3-{3-(benzyloxy)propyl}-3-indol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3,6-d-morphinan and oxycodone.Pollinator and visitor insects were identified.The key role of ethanol in the process of alluring and stunning of the insects was discussed.A scheme of the influence of the identified compounds on the pollinators was proposed.
Author: A JAKUBSKA
Institution: University of Wrocław
Language: English
Topic: Plant and animal studies
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2063315505