Summary
Floral scents play a critical role in the attraction of specific insect pollinators, especially in tropical forests, where many plant species often coexist and flower simultaneously. However, comprehensive studies of floral scents across many tropical plant species and their insect pollinators are scarce. This IRES program provides U.S. undergraduates and graduate students an opportunity to engage in collaborative international research in Colombia while addressing key questions in tropical pollination biology and evolutionary ecology. Students receive mentorship and training from researchers
