Evolution of Seed Dispersal Modes in the Orchidaceae: Has the <i>Vanilla</i> Mystery Been Solved?
Orchid seeds are predominantly wind-dispersed, often developed within dry, dehiscent fruits that typically release millions of dust-like seeds into the air. Animal-mediated seed dispersal is a lesser-known phenomenon in the family and predominantly occurs in groups belonging to early-diverging linea...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Horticulturae |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/12/1270 |