Morphometric variation in theAlonsoa meridionalis complex (Scrophulariaceae) |
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Authors: | Astholm Fanny Nyman Yvonne |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Systematic Botany, University of Göteborg, Carl Skottsbergs Gata 22, S-413 19 Göteborg, Sweden |
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Abstract: | Morphological field studies of 27 populations of theA. meridionalis complex were conducted in Ecuador. It is possible to distinguish four different form series by the position of the stamens in relation to the style. This trait was congruent with the overall morphometric variation, shown by the results of a canonical discriminant analysis (CDA). The taxonomy of the species complex is discussed based upon the results of the CDA. The degree of outcrossing varied in different form series, from a comparatively high degree of selfing to predominantly outcrossing, as indicated by the variation within relative to among populations. This is probably due to the varying potentials for self-deposition owing to differences in the degree of herkogamy. |
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Keywords: | Scrophulariaceae Alonsoa Ecuador morphometric variation canonical discriminant analysis breeding system |
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