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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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The effect of petal size manipulation on pollinator/seed-predator mediated female reproductive success of Hibiscus moscheutos

Author(s): H. Kudoh and D. F. Whigham

Year: 1998

Journal: Oecologia
Volume: 117
Issue: 1-2
Pages: 70-79

Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Pollination,Seed increase,Seed collecting
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse

Species Referenced: Hibiscus moscheutos (Crimson-eyed rose-mallow),

Abstract

Researches the effects of removing petals of Hibiscus moscheutos on pollination and reproductive success. Pollinators ignored flowers without petals. However, there was no difference in pollination between flowers with petals and those with 50% of petals removed. One of two seed predators responded to petal size, and higher densities of larval predators reduced seed set.

Suggested Citation

H. Kudoh and D. F. Whigham. "The effect of petal size manipulation on pollinator/seed-predator mediated female reproductive success of Hibiscus moscheutos." Oecologia 117.1-2 (1998): 70-79.

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ISSN: 0029-8549
DOI: 10.1007/s004420050633

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