Contrasting microbial communities on male and female flowers of a dioecious plant, Mallotus japonicus (Euphorbiaceae)
Abstract Flowers play a central role in plant reproduction by dispersing and receiving pollen grains delivered by animal vectors or air. They are rich in various nutrients, and therefore, provide an ideal habitat for many microbes. Recent studies have revealed that flower microbial communities can b...
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Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-05-01
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Series: | Environmental DNA |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/edn3.271 |