Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Remarks on reproductive biology of homosporous ferns

  • Published:
Plant Systematics and Evolution Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Some results obtained in breeding experiments of homosporous ferns cannot be explained by genetic load alone. Simple models of epistasis or heterogenic unilateral incompatibility are discussed which may help to explain the exceptional observations. The need for further experiments is emphasized.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Bordonneau, M., Fleurat-Lessart, P., Tourte, Y., 1984: La fécondation chez un Ptéridophyte, leMarsilea vestita. Les régions spécialisées dans le processus de reconnaissance des gamétes. — Bull. Soc. Bot France131: 163–170.

    Google Scholar 

  • Ganders, F. R., 1972: Heterozygosity for recessive lethals in homosporous fern populations:Thelypteris palustris andOnoclea sensibilis. — Bot. J. Linn. Soc.65: 211–221.

    Google Scholar 

  • Esser, K., Blaich, R., 1973: Heterogenic incompatibility in plants and animals. — Adv. Genet.17: 107–152.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hickok, L. G., 1979: A cytological study of intraspecific variation inCeratopteris thalictroides. — Canad. J. Bot.57: 1694–1700.

    Google Scholar 

  • Klekowski, E. J., 1972: Evidence against genetic self-incompatibility in the homosporous fernPteridium aquilinum. — Evolution26: 66–73.

    Google Scholar 

  • —, 1973: Genetic load inOsmunda regalis populations. — Amer. J. Bot.60: 146–154.

    Google Scholar 

  • —, 1976: Genetics of recessive lethality in the fernOsmunda regalis. — J. Heredity67: 146–148.

    Google Scholar 

  • —, 1979: The genetics and reproductive biology of ferns. — InDyer, A. F., (Ed.): The experimental biology of ferns, pp. 133–170. — London New York San Francisco: Academic Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • —, 1982: Genetic load and soft selection in ferns. — Heredity49: 191–197.

    Google Scholar 

  • Lloyd, R. M., 1974: Mating systems and genetic load in pioneer and non-pioneer HawaiianPteridophyta. — Bot. J. Linn. Soc.69: 23–35.

    Google Scholar 

  • Masuyama, S., 1986: Reproductive biology of the fernPhegopteris decursive-pinnata II. Genetic analysis of self-sterility in diploids. — Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)99: 107–121.

    Google Scholar 

  • Nettencourt, D., de, 1977: Incompatibility in angiosperms. — Berlin Heidelberg New York: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Schneller, J, J., 1979: Biosystematic investigations on the Lady Fern (Athyrium filixfemina (L.)Roth). — Pl. Syst. Evol.132: 255–277.

    Google Scholar 

  • —, 1987: Observations of progeny ofAthyrium filix-femina (L.)Roth (Athyriaceae; Pteridophyta) from breeding experiments. — Fern Gaz.13: 157–161.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wilkie, D., 1956: Incompatibility in bracken. — Heredity10: 247–256.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Institut für Systematische Botanik, Universität Zürich, Zollikerstrasse 107, CH-8008, Zürich, Switzerland

    J. J. Schneller

Authors
  1. J. J. Schneller
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Schneller, J.J. Remarks on reproductive biology of homosporous ferns. Pl Syst Evol 161, 91–94 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00936016

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00936016

Key words

Search

Navigation