Inter-and intraspecific variation in fern mating systems after long-distance colonization: the importance of selfing

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previous studies on the reproductive biology of ferns showed that mating strategies vary among species, and that polyploid species often show higher capacity for self-fertilization than diploid species. However, the amount of intrasp...

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Main Authors: de Groot G Arjen, Verduyn Betty, Wubs ER Jasper, Erkens Roy HJ, During Heinjo J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/12/3