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Hamelia patens (Rubiaceae) accelerates fruit maturation rate in response to increased fruit removal
Author(s): J. G. Zurovchak
Month: Jun
Year: 1997
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Biotropica
Volume: 29
Issue: 2
Pages: 229-231
Article Topic(s): Phenology, Seed collecting
Research Setting(s): Forest
Species Referenced: Hamelia patens (Scarletbush),
Abstract
Describes the phenology of fruit ripening in Hamelia patens in Costa Rica. Specifically, the article tests whether removing fruits during the late dry season increases ripening or maturation rate. This information could be useful for timing seed collection of this species.Suggested Citation
J. G. Zurovchak. "Hamelia patens (Rubiaceae) accelerates fruit maturation rate in response to increased fruit removal." Biotropica 29.2 (1997): 229-231.Go back