Dispersal and germination of winged seeds of Brandisia hancei, a shrub in karst regions of China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pld.2020.11.006
Abstract: Brandisia hancei (Paulowniaceae) is a widely distributed shrub in karst regions in southwestern China. Its seeds have a membranous wing, and they mature just before the rainy season begins. To assess the effect of the… read more here.
Keywords: seed; dispersal germination; brandisia hancei; winged seeds ... See more keywords
Secondary dispersal mechanisms of winged seeds: a review
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DOI: 10.1111/brv.12537
Abstract: Winged seeds, or samaras, are believed to promote the long‐distance dispersal and invasive potential of wind‐dispersed trees, but the full dispersive potential of these seeds has not been well characterised. Previous research on the ecology… read more here.
Keywords: secondary dispersal; dispersal samaras; mechanisms winged; dispersal ... See more keywords