The relationship of cold acclimation and extracellular ice formation to winter thermonasty in two Rhododendron species and their F1 hybrid.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajb2.1783
Abstract: PREMISE Thermonastic leaf movements in evergreen Rhododendron species have been used to study plant strategies for winter photoprotection. To add to the current fundamental understanding of this behavior, we addressed the following questions: (1) Is… read more here.
Keywords: ice formation; species hybrid; rhododendron species; leaf movements ... See more keywords
Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Rhododendron Species in Biochar-Amended Peat Substrates
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DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2020.1822380
Abstract: ABSTRACT Peat is a natural resource that regenerates very slowly, and the research for seeking low-cost and environmentally friendly alternative products is encouraged. This study evaluated the feasibility of corncob biochar (CB) and rice-husk biochar… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seed germination; rhododendron species; growth ... See more keywords
Evidence for passerine bird pollination in Rhododendron species
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DOI: 10.1093/aobpla/plx062
Abstract: It has been hypothesized that flowering plants at high elevation could be pollinated by local passerine birds given that low temperature limits insect activity. In particular, species with large flowers are likely to be pollinated… read more here.
Keywords: evidence passerine; rhododendron species; passerine bird; bird pollination ... See more keywords
Natural hybridization among three Rhododendron species (Ericaceae) revealed by morphological and genomic evidence
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DOI: 10.1186/s12870-021-03312-y
Abstract: Background Natural hybridization can influence the adaptive response to selection and accelerate species diversification. Understanding the composition and structure of hybrid zones may elucidate patterns of hybridization processes that are important to the formation and… read more here.
Keywords: among three; rhododendron species; hybrid zone; hybridization ... See more keywords
Taxonomy and phylogeny of Exobasidium pentasporium causing witches' broom of Rhododendron species
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DOI: 10.47371/mycosci.2022.07.002
Abstract: Exobasidium pentasporium was first found on Rhododendron kaempferi in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan and described only with a brief mentions and illustration of a specimen in 1896. This fungus causes a witches' broom disease of… read more here.
Keywords: exobasidium pentasporium; witches broom; rhododendron species; rhododendron ... See more keywords