Abstract
The quality of Brassica and Acacia pollen is adversely affected by exposure to secretions drawn from the metapleural gland of Myrmecia nigriscapa. The metapleural gland produces a powerful antibiotic. The antibiosis that results from its activity alleviates the attacks of microorganisms in nest cavities, and incidentally kills pollen grains, possibly blocking the evolution of ant pollination systems.-from Authors
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 606-614 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | American Journal of Botany |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |