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Seedling survivorship of the beach morning glory, Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae)
Author(s): C. E. Bach
Year: 1998
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Australian Journal of Botany
Volume: 46
Issue: 1
Pages: 123-133
Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Coastal
Species Referenced: Ipomoea pes-caprae (Railroad vine),
Abstract
Australian seedlings of Ipomoea pes-caprae were found to have a high rate of mortality (83% over 11 weeks). Survival was greater for seedlings closer to the high tide line. Simulated herbivory also significantly reduced survival.Suggested Citation
C. E. Bach. "Seedling survivorship of the beach morning glory, Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae)." Australian Journal of Botany 46.1 (1998): 123-133.Go back