Density-dependent pollinator foraging, flowering phenology, and temporal pollen dispersal patterns in Linanthus bicolor.

Abstract

Addresses the following questions: 1) Within a Linanthus population, are there seasonal changes in rate and pattern of pollinator movements within or between plants? 2) Can the distribution of pollinator flight distances on a given date be predicted from flowering plant density? 3) Can differences between populations in the timing of flowering produce differences in the overall level of pollinator visitation through the season? 4) Can differences between populations in timing or shape of flowering phenology curves produce differences in overall potential for gene dispersal? -from Author