Check out the new article in PLOS Biology
“A few essential genetic loci distinguish Penstemon species with flowers adapted to pollination by bees or hummingbirds.” This new study published in September shows that specific variations in the attributes of wildflowers, depending on their pollinators, can be attributed to a certain number of key genetic distinctions. Ultimately, these wildflowers have evolved to cater to specific animal pollinators. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology’s Lena Hileman, John Kelly, and Amanda Katzer are part of this study and recent publication.