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Genetic cost of reproductive assurance in a self-fertilizing plant
Author(s): C. R. Herlihy and C. G. Eckert
Month: Mar
Year: 2002
Journal: Nature
Volume: 416
Issue: 6878
Pages: 320-323
Article Topic(s): Pollination,Genetics
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern red columbine),
Abstract
Examines self-fertilization of Aquilegia canadensis from a genetic cost-benefit perspective. Although self-fertilization provides reproductive assurance when pollinators or mates are scarce, this benefit is outweighed by inbreeding depression and possibly preventing outcrossing in some seeds.Suggested Citation
C. R. Herlihy and C. G. Eckert. "Genetic cost of reproductive assurance in a self-fertilizing plant." Nature 416.6878 (2002): 320-323.Go back