The effectiveness of some mechanisms of reproductive isolation in Arum maculatum and A. italicum (Araceae)
Authors: Diaz, A., Amoin, M.A. and Gibernau, M.
Journal: Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
Volume: 150
Issue: 3
Pages: 323-328
eISSN: 1095-8339
ISSN: 0024-4074
DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8339.2006.00469.x
Abstract:Mechanisms of reproductive isolation were studied in two species of Arum, A. italicum and A. maculatum, growing in England and the south of France. The study focused on three potential mechanisms for reproductive isolation: the effectiveness of dichogamy as a barrier to autogamy; the ability of self and outcrossed pollen to germinate on stigmas at different stages of anthesis and to effect pollination; and postzygotic barriers to selfing. Dichogamy was found to provide a very effective barrier to within-inflorescence selfing in these species, as no seeds were produced by spontaneous self-pollination (i.e. autogamy) in any population of either species. However, the study found that geitonogamy (cross-pollination between inflorescences of a same individual or clone) was possible, as genotypes frequently produced several inflorescences and stigmas were found to be receptive to pollen from before anthesis until their contraction at the end of the female phase of flowering. Hand pollination with self pollen from clone inflorescences produced as numerous and heavy seeds as outcross pollination. In addition, the germination and growth of geitonogamously produced seed was similar to that of outcrossed seed, suggesting that this potential postzygotic barrier is absent or weak. These findings suggest that geitonogamous seed production may be unrestricted by significant pre- or postzygotic barriers. The possible advantages of geitonogamy in Arum are discussed. © 2006 The Linnean Society of London.
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The effectiveness of some mechanisms of reproductive isolation in <i>Arum maculatum</i> and <i>A-italicum</i> (Araceae)
Authors: Diaz, A., Amoin, M.A. and Gibernau, M.
Journal: BOTANICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
Volume: 150
Issue: 3
Pages: 323-328
ISSN: 0024-4074
DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8339.2006.00469.x
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The Effectiveness of Some Mechanisms of Reproductive Isolation in Arum Maculatum and A. Italicum (Araceae)
Authors: Diaz, A., Amoin, M.A. and Gibernau, M.
Journal: Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
Volume: 150
Pages: 323-328
ISSN: 0024-4074
DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8339.2006.00469.x
Abstract:Mechanisms of reproductive isolation were studied in two species of Arum, A. italicum and A. maculatum, growing in England and the south of France. The study focused on three potential mechanisms for reproductive isolation: the effectiveness of dichogamy as a barrier to autogamy; the ability of self and outcrossed pollen to germinate on stigmas at different stages of anthesis and to effect pollination; and postzygotic barriers to selfing. Dichogamy was found to provide a very effective barrier to within-inflorescence selfing in these species, as no seeds were produced by spontaneous self-pollination (i.e. autogamy) in any population of either species. However, the study found that geitonogamy (cross-pollination between inflorescences of a same individual or clone) was possible, as genotypes frequently produced several inflorescences and stigmas were found to be receptive to pollen from before anthesis until their contraction at the end of the female phase of flowering. Hand pollination with self pollen from clone inflorescences produced as numerous and heavy seeds as outcross pollination. In addition, the germination and growth of geitonogamously produced seed was similar to that of outcrossed seed, suggesting that this potential postzygotic barrier is absent or weak. These findings suggest that geitonogamous seed production may be unrestricted by significant pre- or postzygotic barriers. The possible advantages of geitonogamy in Arum are discussed.
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