Phenological variation of flower longevity and duration of sex phases in a protandrous alpine plant: potential causes and fitness significance
Abstract Background Flower longevity plays an important role in pollen dispersal and reproductive success in plants. In dichogamous plants, the duration of anthesis as well as the time allocated to male and female functions can vary in response to intrinsic factors (e.g., flowering time and resource...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-020-02356-w |