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Unexpectedly high clonal diversity of two salt marsh perennials across a severe environmental gradient
Author(s): C. L. Richards, J. L. Hamrick, L. A. Donovan and R. Mauricio
Month: Dec
Year: 2004
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Ecology Letters
Volume: 7
Issue: 12
Pages: 1155-1162
Article Topic(s): Genetics,Provenance
Research Setting(s): Wetland,Laboratory
Species Referenced: Borrichia frutescens (Bushy seaside tansy),
Abstract
Investigates clonal diversity in salt marsh species, including Borrichia frutescens. Clonal diversity was much higher than anticipated, suggesting greater importance in sexual reproduction and seed recruitment than previously thought.Suggested Citation
C. L. Richards, J. L. Hamrick, L. A. Donovan and R. Mauricio. "Unexpectedly high clonal diversity of two salt marsh perennials across a severe environmental gradient." Ecology Letters 7.12 (2004): 1155-1162.Go back