Onset of reproduction in plants: Size-versus age-dependency.
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Understanding the roles of age and size in the timing of first reproduction or flowering in plants has become a goal for those investigating the evolution of life cycle patterns in general. Here I review the studies that are helping to clarify these roles, and indicate some directions for future research.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Trends in ecology & evolution
دوره 1 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986