Inbreeding avoidance and the evolution of gender dimorphism in Wurmbea biglandulosa (Colchicaceae)

Authors :: Ramsey, Mike
Vaughton, Glenda
Peakall, Rod
Source :: Evolution. March, 2006, Vol. 60 Issue 3, p529, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The role of inbreeding avoidance in maintaining sexual system variation in Wurmbea biglandulosa was examined. It was found that present sexual system variation in W. Biglandulosa is maintained by high inbreeding depression coupled with differences in selfing rates among monomorphic and dimorphic populations.

Subjects :: Inbreeding -- Research
Liliales -- Research
Plants -- Reproduction
Plants -- Research
Biological sciences

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