Achene dimorphism in Bidens pilosa L. (Asteraceae) as determined by germination test
The germination of achenes of Bidens pilosa L. was analyzed during the life span of the mother plant. Decrease in the range of achene size was monitored until the senescence of the mother plant when the shortest achenes were harvested. The analysis of the germination percentage confirmed the presenc...
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Language: | English |
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Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar)
1998-06-01
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Series: | Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89131998000100002 |