Variation of floral attractiveness traits: reproductive and evolutionary consequences

Research lines: to evaluate the relationship between floral attractiveness and pollinator visit rates, floral antagonist incidence and direct costs of production and maintenance, as well as to estimate the form and strength of selection through male and female fitness on flower size and number. 

Keywords: plant-animal interactions, plant-environment interactions, fruit and seed production, pollen dispersal, flower size, floral water costs, floral resource allocation, floral enemies, pollen limitation, phenotypic selection.