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Phenotypic plasticity in Passiflora suberosa L.(Passifloraceae): induction and reversion of two morphs by variation in light intensity.
Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia - 1 Aug 2006
Barp E A, Soares G L G, Gosmann G, Machado A M, Vecchi C, Moreira G R P
Abstract excerpt
Leaf morphology may vary considerably even within a branch of Passiflora suberosa plants. Leaves are of a typical green type in shaded areas, but in open fields turn into violet, and apparently have greater thickness and trichome density. The proximate causes and the adaptive meaning, if any, for the existence of the violet morph are still unknown. By cultivating P. suberosa clones under two light regimes (total...
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