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Why are unisexual flowers associated with wind pollination and unspecialized pollinators?

Authors :
Charlesworth, D.
Meagher, Thomas R.
Source :
American Naturalist. Mar93, Vol. 141 Issue 3, p481. 10p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Discusses theories on the higher frequency of unisexual flowers in wind- and water-pollinated species than species that depend on animal pollen vectors. Pollinator limitation hypothesis; Pollinator discrimination against females; Association between unisexuality and mode of pollination; Testing of hypotheses.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00030147
Volume :
141
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Naturalist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9308305044
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/285485