Selection on leaf ecophysiological traits in a desert hybrid Helianthus species and early-generation hybrids

Authors :: Ludwig, Fulco
Rosenthal, David M.
Johnston, Jill A.
Kane, Nolan
Gross, Briana L.
Lexer, Christian
Dudley, Susan A.
Rieseberg, Loren H.
Donovan, Lisa A.
Source :: Evolution. Dec, 2004, Vol. 58 Issue 12, 2682-2692
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Comparative and phenotypic selection approaches is used to investigate the importance of leaf ecophysiological traits. Findings suggest that the action of phenotypic selection depended greatly on the genotypic class for three closely related sunflower hybrids grown in a common environment.

Subjects :: Plant-water relationships -- Research
Succulent plants -- Genetic aspects
Succulent plants -- Research
Phenotype -- Research
Carbon -- Isotopes
Carbon -- Research
Biological sciences

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