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Variation and evolution of herkogamy in Exochaenium (Gentianaceae): implications for the evolution of distyly.
Annals of botany - 1 Jul 2013
Kissling Jonathan, Barrett Spencer C H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUNDS AND AIMS: The spatial separation of stigmas and anthers (herkogamy) in flowering plants functions to reduce self-pollination and avoid interference between pollen dispersal and receipt. Little is known about the evolutionary relationships among the three main forms of herkogamy - approach, reverse and reciprocal herkogamy (distyly) - or about transitions to and from a non-herkogamous condition. This...
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