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Influence of seed processing by frugivorous birds on germination success of three North American shrubs
Author(s): G. A. Meyer and M. C. Witmer
Month: Jul
Year: 1998
Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Midland Naturalist
Volume: 140
Issue: 1
Pages: 129-139
Article Topic(s): Germination
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Viburnum dentatum (Southern arrowwood),
Abstract
Evaluates the effects of bird consumption on germination of fruiting plants, including Viburnum dentatum. Removal of fruit pulp from seeds, by passing through the gut of birds, was critical for germination in V. dentatum. However, germination of seeds with fruit pulp removed manually was equal to that of bird processed seeds.Suggested Citation
G. A. Meyer and M. C. Witmer. "Influence of seed processing by frugivorous birds on germination success of three North American shrubs." American Midland Naturalist 140.1 (1998): 129-139.Go back