Interspecific competition in germination of bird-dispersed seeds in a habitat with sparse tree vegetation in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1186/s40529-021-00317-6
Abstract: Background By transporting and scarifying the seeds during ingestion, avian frugivores reduce the competition with siblings, and may improve the germination which is critical for dispersal effectiveness and population recruitment. However, generally, there is limited… read more here.
Keywords: seed; dispersed seeds; bird dispersed; germination ... See more keywords
No Effect of Selective Maturation on Fruit Traits for a Bird-Dispersed Species, Sambucus racemosa
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DOI: 10.3390/plants10020376
Abstract: Selective abortion, also called selective maturation, is a phenomenon wherein maternal plants selectively mature ovules that have the potential to grow into higher-quality fruits, such as those that contain more seeds. We hypothesized that the… read more here.
Keywords: selective maturation; fruit traits; bird dispersed; fruit ... See more keywords