Pollen carryover, geitonogamy, and the evolution of deceptive pollination systems in orchids

• Geitonogamy (transfer of pollen among flowers on the same plant) may lead to reduced outcrossing and interfere with sex function. Orchids with pollen packaged into pollinaria would be expected to be particularly vulnerable to the loss of cross-mating oppo

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deception; floral traits; geitonogamy; nectar; Orchidaceae; Orchis mascula; Orchis morio; Platanthera chlorantha; pollen carryover; pollen limitation; pollination; AGGREGATA NECTAR PRODUCTION; FLORAL NECTAR; ADAPTIVE SIGNIFICANCE; BEHAVIORAL-RESPONSES; GE

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