Seed dispersal for the unusual inflated berries of Burmeistera (Campanulaceae)

Examining dispersal is critical for understanding the diversity of Andean-centered plant lineages, like Burmeistera (Campanulaceae). One-third of its species present an unusual inflated berry. Unlike the bright colors of non-inflated fruits in the genus, these fruits are typically dull-green; howeve...

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Main Authors: Diana Gamba, N. Rossana Maguiña, Camilo A. Calderón-Acevedo, Karina Torres, Nathan C. Muchhala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Neotropical Biodiversity
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23766808.2016.1258868