Life history traits in selfing versus outcrossing annuals: exploring the 'time-limitation' hypothesis for the fitness benefit of self-pollination
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most self-pollinating plants are annuals. According to the 'time-limitation' hypothesis, this association between selfing and the annual life cycle has evolved as a consequence of strong r-selection, involving severe time-l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Ecology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6785/5/2 |