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Pollen vigour and the potential for sexual selection in plants
Author(s): A. A. Snow and T. P. Spira
Month: Aug
Year: 1991
Journal: Nature
Volume: 352
Issue: 6338
Pages: 796-797
Article Topic(s): Competition, Pollination, Seed increase
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Hibiscus moscheutos (Crimson-eyed rose-mallow),
Abstract
In the context of pollination of Hibiscus moscheutos, discusses whether male-male competition and/or female choice can lead to sexual selection. Individuals within populations had variable pollen-tube growth rates. This trait was correlated with the number of seeds the plants sired.Suggested Citation
A. A. Snow and T. P. Spira. "Pollen vigour and the potential for sexual selection in plants." Nature 352.6338 (1991): 796-797.Go back