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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Direct and indirect effects of herbivory: Feeding by spittlebugs affects pollinator visitation rates and seedset of Rudbeckia hirta

Author(s): P. A. Hamback

Year: 2001

Journal: Ecoscience
Journal Link: http://www.ecoscience.ulaval.ca/
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 45-50

Article Topic(s): Seed increase, Disturbance, Pollination
Research Setting(s): Field

Species Referenced: Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan),

Abstract

Examines the effect of spittlebug herbivory on flower and seed production of Rudbeckia hirta. The spittlebug reduces pollinator visitation and number of flowers, in turn reducing the number of viable seeds. This information may be useful for growers producing Rudbeckia hirta for seed increase.

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P. A. Hamback. "Direct and indirect effects of herbivory: Feeding by spittlebugs affects pollinator visitation rates and seedset of Rudbeckia hirta." Ecoscience 8.1 (2001): 45-50.

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ISSN: 1195-6860

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