Iris revoluta Colas., natural hybrid origin species: characterization and preservation problems |
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| Authors: | R Accogli E Nutricati L Famà P Medagli D Manno L De Bellis |
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| Institution: | 1. Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche ed Ambientali , Università degli Studi di Lecce , Italy rita.accogli@unile.it;3. Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche ed Ambientali , Università degli Studi di Lecce , Italy;4. Dipartimento di Scienze dei Materiali , Università degli Studi di Lecce , Italy |
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| Abstract: | Abstract In order to preserve ex situ rare or vulnerable species, it is necessary to characterise their reproductive mechanisms, and to locate the origin of the interference with their development in their natural habitat. Iris revoluta Colas. is a very rare endemic species of the Salento peninsula (Italy), showing scarce sexual reproduction, but good vegetative propagation through rhizomes, as many other Iris species of natural hybrid origin. For many years this Iris has been cultivated in the Botanical Garden of the Di.S.Te.B.A., University of Lecce, where a detailed study has been initiated to investigate the phenomena that may limit its sexual reproduction. |
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| Keywords: | Iris revoluta Italian endemism characterization preservation problems |
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