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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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Pollen dispersal in Yucca filamentosa (Agavaceae): The paradox of self-pollination behavior by Tegeticula yuccasella (Prodoxidae)

Author(s): D. L. Marr, J. Leebens-Mack, L. Elms and O. Pellmyr

Month: May
Year: 2000

Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Journal of Botany
Journal Link: http://www.amjbot.org/
Volume: 87
Issue: 5
Pages: 670-677

Article Topic(s): Pollination
Research Setting(s): Cedar Glades, Road

Species Referenced: Yucca filamentosa (Adam's needle),

Abstract

Investigates pollen dispersal in Yucca filamentosa and the yucca moth, Tegeticula yuccasella. The yucca moth frequently deposits self-pollen to the detriment of both the pollinator and plant. Reasons for this are discussed in the article. Since flowers receiving self-pollen have a high abscission probability, results of this study may help inform seed propagation methodology and potential challenges in maintaining genetic diversity of seed collections.

Suggested Citation

D. L. Marr, J. Leebens-Mack, L. Elms and O. Pellmyr. "Pollen dispersal in Yucca filamentosa (Agavaceae): The paradox of self-pollination behavior by Tegeticula yuccasella (Prodoxidae)." American Journal of Botany 87.5 (2000): 670-677.

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ISSN: 0002-9122

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