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Correlated evolution of mating system and floral display traits in flowering plants and its implications for the distribution of mating system variation.
The New phytologist - 1 Jan 2010
Goodwillie Carol, Sargent Risa D, Eckert Christopher G, Elle Elizabeth, Geber Monica A, Johnston Mark O, Kalisz Susan, Moeller David A, Ree Richard H, Vallejo-Marin Mario, Winn Alice A
Abstract excerpt
Reduced allocation to structures for pollinator attraction is predicted in selfing species. We explored the association between outcrossing and floral display in a broad sample of angiosperms. We used the demonstrated relationship to test for bias against selfing species in the outcrossing rate distribution, the shape of which has relevance for the stability of mixed mating. Relationships between outcrossing...
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