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Inter-and intraspecific variation in fern mating systems after long-distance colonization: the importance of selfing.
BMC plant biology - 4 Jan 2012
de Groot G Arjen, Verduyn Betty, Wubs E R Jasper, Erkens Roy H J, During Heinjo J
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BACKGROUND: Previous studies on the reproductive biology of ferns showed that mating strategies vary among species, and that polyploid species often show higher capacity for self-fertilization than diploid species. However, the amount of intraspecific variation in mating strategy and selfing capacity has only been assessed for a few species. Yet, such variation may have important consequences during colonization,...
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