Sexual ratio and floral biology of the dioecious Neea theifera Oerst. (Nyctaginaceae) in a cerrado rupestre of central Brazil Razão sexual e biologia floral de Neea theifera Oerst. (Nyctaginaceae), uma espécie dióica na vegetação de um cerrado rupestre no Brasil Central
Dioecy is characterized by a complete separation of sexual functions on male and female plants. It has evolved many times in flowering plants and is widespread among distinct Angiosperm families. It is viewed as a reproductive strategy to reduce endogamy, and to promote optimal resource allocation b...
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| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Botânica do Brasil
2011-12-01
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| Series: | Acta Botânica Brasílica |
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