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The mating system of the tropical understory shrub Ardisia escallonioides (Myrsinaceae)
Author(s): J. B. Pascarella
Month: Apr
Year: 1997
Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Journal of Botany
Volume: 84
Issue: 4
Pages: 456-460
Article Topic(s): Genetics, Pollination
Research Setting(s): Forest, Upland
Species Referenced: Ardisia escallonioides (Island marlberry),
Abstract
Investigates the genetic characteristics of Ardisia escallonioides to determine if it has a mixed-mating system. Three out of four populations studies had a high level of selfing. In addition, seedlings in three of four populations had high levels of homozygosity.Suggested Citation
J. B. Pascarella. "The mating system of the tropical understory shrub Ardisia escallonioides (Myrsinaceae)." American Journal of Botany 84.4 (1997): 456-460.Go back