June 2018 PMID 29476620

Nectar yeasts: a natural microcosm for ecology.

Callie R Chappell, Tadashi Fukami

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Peak: 19 in Apr 2021

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What people are saying

The group's responses emphasize the relevance and appeal of the lecture on nectar yeasts and ecological interactions, using phrases like 'packed with birds, bees, flowers & microbes' and 'very interesting lecture,' which reflect genuine interest. The tone is enthusiastic yet accessible, indicating a general appreciation that aligns with moderate agreement and engagement scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and appreciate the importance of the article, with some explicitly praising Tadashi Fukami's talk and its relevance to ecological concepts.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, especially with mentions of catching up on the lecture and connections to broader topics like competition and evolution.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is moderate engagement, as users reference the talk, share enthusiasm, and highlight links to educational topics, but lack deep technical discussions.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest a positive influence on understanding ecological interactions, although they mainly focus on popularity and outreach rather than new scientific insights.

Abstract in brief

Nectar yeasts are important in ecology because they can influence plant-pollinator relationships by altering nectar chemistry, making them a valuable system to study ecological interactions.
Using nectar yeasts as a model has several advantages, such as simple community compositions, ease of studying dispersal and community assembly, and the ability to conduct controlled experiments both in the field and lab.
Future research is exploring how techniques like metagenomics and genomics can deepen our understanding of ecological topics such as environmental filtering, priority effects, and metacommunity dynamics within nectar yeast communities.

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Flowers as Islands: Microbial Communities in Nectar Ecology

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Tadashi Fukami

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For more on flowers as islands: https://t.co/ScqiFAfqp1

Jun 9, 2023 · 4,250 followers View post →

British Ecological Society

@BritishEcolSoc · X

Didn't see this week's #EcologyLive ? Don't worry, you can catch up on @TadashiFukami 's talk on our YouTube channel! Packed with birds, bees, flowers & microbes, you won't want to miss it

Apr 18, 2021 · 4 likes · 42,775 followers View post →

Anthony Barnosky

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RT @stanfordjrbp: Ecology Live 2021 with @TadashiFukami: Flowers as Islands https://t.co/3REfkoIzLW via @YouTube Nicely done Tad!

Apr 17, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,773 followers View post →

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RT @stanfordjrbp: Ecology Live 2021 with @TadashiFukami: Flowers as Islands https://t.co/3REfkoIzLW via @YouTube Nicely done Tad!

Apr 17, 2021 · 2 shares · 357 followers View post →

Stanford’s Jasper Ridge BP

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Ecology Live 2021 with @TadashiFukami: Flowers as Islands https://t.co/3REfkoIzLW via @YouTube Nicely done Tad!

Apr 17, 2021 · 1 like · 2 shares · 944 followers View post →

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