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Article: The cleistogamous breeding system: a review of its frequency, evolution, and ecology in angiosperms.
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- The Botanical Review
- Article date:
- January 1, 2007
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Abstract
Introduction
Types of Cleistogamy
Dimorphic Cleistogamy
Complete Cleistogamy
Induced Cleistogamy
Occurrence of Cleistogamy
Description of Survey
Survey Results
Evolution of Cleistogamy in Angiosperms
Phylogenetic Implications
Advantages and Disadvantages of CH and CL Flowers
Selection for Cleistogamy
Variable Environments
Inbreeding Depression and Geitonogamy
Differential Seed Dispersal
Variable Ecological Factors and Plant Size
Implications for Future Research
Acknowledgments
Literature Cited
Introduction
Cleistogamy, a sexual breeding system defined as the production of permanently ...