Pollinators differ in their contribution to the male fitness of a self-incompatible composite.
Avery E PearsonZeke ZelmanLauryn A HillMia A StevensEvan X JacksonMiyauna M N IncarnatoRen M JohnsonStuart WageniusJennifer L IsonPublished in: American journal of botany (2023)
Our results illustrate the need for more studies to directly quantify male fitness, and we caution against using male fitness proxy measures. In addition, conservation efforts that preserve a diverse pollinator community can benefit plants in fragmented landscapes.