ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
plant density
;
plant age
;
mating system
;
chlorophyll-deficiency
;
Kandelia candel
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Mating system is an important factor affecting gene flow and genetic structure of plant populations. Based on identification of chlorophyll-deficient offsprings on heterozygous individuals, selfing rates were estimated for Kandelia candel, a viviparous mangrove species. Outcrossing rates were significantly decreased when population was thinned, indicating that plant density plays an important role in plant reproductive features. Selfing rate of young population was significantly higher than that of mature population, due to pollen flow barriers in young population, created by dense leaves and twigs.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1004021602271
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