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Fitness consequences and heritability aspects of emergence date in Phlox drummondii
Author(s): M. G. Kelly and D. A. Levin
Month: Dec
Year: 1997
Journal: Journal of Ecology
Volume: 85
Issue: 6
Pages: 755-766
Article Topic(s): Establishment methods,Ecotype
Research Setting(s): Field
Species Referenced: Phlox drummondii (Annual phlox),
Abstract
Determines the effects of emergence date on the fitness of Phlox drummondii from three populations in Texas. There were significant differences among populations and emergence dates. Generally, fitness decreased with later emergence.Suggested Citation
M. G. Kelly and D. A. Levin. "Fitness consequences and heritability aspects of emergence date in Phlox drummondii." Journal of Ecology 85.6 (1997): 755-766.Go back