Ongoing convergent evolution of a selfing syndrome threatens plant-pollinator interactions
S. Acoca-Pidolle, P. Gauthier, L. Devresse, A. Deverge Merdrignac, V. Pons, P.-O. Cheptou
The paper shows that plant populations are evolving towards selfing in response to pollinator declines, leading to reduced pollinator attraction and potential feedback loops affecting ecosystems.
bioRxiv · May 25, 2023Evolutionary Biology