A global review of pollination syndromes: A response to Ollerton et al. 2015

Authors

  • Ramiro Aguilar Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba - CONICET, C.C. 495, (5000) Córdoba, Argentina
  • Silvana Martén-Rodriguez Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, Unidad Morelia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 27-3 (Xangari), 58089, Morelia, Michoacán, México
  • Germán Avila-Sakar Department of Biology. The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Lorena Ashworth Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba - CONICET, C.C. 495, (5000) Córdoba, Argentina
  • Martha Lopeazaraiza-Mikel Unidad Académica en Desarrollo Sustentable, Campus Costa Grande, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Carretera Nacional Acapulco Zihuatanejo Km 106+900, Colonia Las Tunas, Tecpan de Galeana, Guerrero 40900, México
  • Mauricio Quesada Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, Unidad Morelia and Instituto de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas y Sustentabilidad, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 27-3 (Xangari), 58089, Morelia, Michoacán, México.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26786/1920-7603(2015)21

Abstract

In a recent literature review, we demonstrated that the evolution of floral traits is driven by adaptation to the most effective pollinators. In a critique of this study, Ollerton et al. 2015 claimed there were apparent flaws with data collection, analyses and interpretation of results. We disagree since many of OLT´s observations and recommendations are subjective and overlook basic aspects of meta-analysis. Here, we address the main criticisms of Ollerton et al 2015.

Author Biographies

Ramiro Aguilar, Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba - CONICET, C.C. 495, (5000) Córdoba, Argentina

Dr Ramiro Aguilar is a researcher at the Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba - CONICET.  He conducts research in Conservation Biology and Evolutionary Ecology of Pollination and Plant Reproduction.

Silvana Martén-Rodriguez, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, Unidad Morelia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 27-3 (Xangari), 58089, Morelia, Michoacán, México

Dr. Martén-Rodriguez is a professor at the Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, Unidad Morelia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.  She  conductss research in the Ecology and Evolution of Plant Pollination Interactions.

Germán Avila-Sakar, Department of Biology. The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Dr. Avila-Sakar is a professor at the Department of Biology. The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He has conducted research in Ecology and Evolution of Plant-Animal Interactions.  He is particularly interested in plant reproduction, herbivory and plant physiological ecology.

Lorena Ashworth, Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba - CONICET, C.C. 495, (5000) Córdoba, Argentina

Dr. Ashworth is a researcher at the Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba - CONICET.  She conducts research in Conservation Biology and Ecology of Pollination and Plant Reproduction.  She is particularly interested in plant pollination systems and pollination as an ecosystem service.

Martha Lopeazaraiza-Mikel, Unidad Académica en Desarrollo Sustentable, Campus Costa Grande, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Carretera Nacional Acapulco Zihuatanejo Km 106+900, Colonia Las Tunas, Tecpan de Galeana, Guerrero 40900, México

Dr. Lopezaraia-Mikel is a professor at the Unidad Académica en Desarrollo Sustentable, Campus Costa Grande, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, México.  She conducts research in Ecology and Conservation Biology of Plant-Animal Interaction with particular interest in Interaction Networks and Pollination.

Mauricio Quesada, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, Unidad Morelia and Instituto de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas y Sustentabilidad, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 27-3 (Xangari), 58089, Morelia, Michoacán, México.

Dr. Mauricio Quesada is currently Secretary of Research and Graduate Studies, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores (ENES), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Campus Morelia and Researcher at the Instituto de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas y Sustentabilidad. He conducts research in the Evolution and Ecology of Plant Reproductive Systems, Conservation Genetics and Plant Animal Interactions

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2015-09-30

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Aguilar, R., Martén-Rodriguez, S., Avila-Sakar, G., Ashworth, L., Lopeazaraiza-Mikel, M., & Quesada, M. (2015). A global review of pollination syndromes: A response to Ollerton et al. 2015. Journal of Pollination Ecology, 17, 126–128. https://doi.org/10.26786/1920-7603(2015)21

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