Mechanical stimulation of the stigmas triggers switch from female to male phase in the protogynous trap flower of Aristolochia rotunda (Aristolochiaceae)
Floral longevity is a selected trait that shows plasticity, allowing plants to balance resource allocation and reproduction. In dichogamous flowers—in which female and male functions are decoupled in time—the duration of the female phase is expected to vary according to pollination status. We used...
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| Language: | English |
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Mediterranean Botany |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/MBOT/article/view/85906 |