A hierarchical perspective in allocation to reproduction from whole plant to fruit and seed level

Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 217-225

  Obeso, José Ramón ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO   (Spain)

Author keywords

Branch autonomy; Dioecious plants; Fruit and seed abortion; Reproductive investment; Sibling rivalry

Indexed keywords

HIERARCHICAL SYSTEM; KIN SELECTION; REPRODUCTION; REPRODUCTIVE COST;

EID: 4544301429     PISSN: 14338319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1078/1433-8319-00080     Document Type: Article

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