Does autopolyploidy

contribute to shape
plant-pollinator
interactions?

Domínguez-Delgado JJ, Picazo-Aragonés J,

López-Jurado J, Terrab A, Balao F, Dötterl S
 Study system: Dianthus broteri Boiss. & Reut.

Distribution of cytotypes
• 1) Entomophilous scented flowers

• 2) Radiative evolution of cytotypes

• 3) Differential niche occupation

• 4) Ecological divergence based on pollinator shifting?

Tested hypotheses:

- Differences in floral scent composition

- Differential detection of floral scents by pollinators
- Contrasting assemblages of floral visitors among populations
Floral scent
Pollinators detect differences among polyploids
Floral visitors of Dianthus broteri
Aknowledgements