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The Selection of Heterostyly

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Evolution and Function of Heterostyly

Part of the book series: Monographs on Theoretical and Applied Genetics ((GENETICS,volume 15))

Abstract

Since heterostyly became well known over a century ago, botanists have consistently proposed that its adaptive significance lies in the encouragement it provides for outcrossing. Darwin (1877, p. 258) for example, wrote that “We may feel sure that plants have been rendered heterostyled to ensure cross-fertilization, for we know that a cross between the distinct individuals of the same species is highly important for the vigour and fertility of the offspring.” There has, however, been a variety of opinions expressed as to precisely how heterostyly ensures cross-fertilization.

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  1. Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand

    D. G. Lloyd

  2. Botany Division, DSIR, Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand

    C. J. Webb

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  1. Department of Botany, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3B2, Canada

    Spencer C. H. Barrett

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Lloyd, D.G., Webb, C.J. (1992). The Selection of Heterostyly. In: Barrett, S.C.H. (eds) Evolution and Function of Heterostyly. Monographs on Theoretical and Applied Genetics, vol 15. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-86656-2_7

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