Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9445003 | Acta Oecologica | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Results showed that diplochory operates on seeds of U. parviflorus allowing the species to exploit heterogeneous establishment conditions. Primary dispersal places seeds near the mother plant but at the expense of delayed germination. These seeds should be incorporated into the soil seed bank and then activated by forest-fires or canopy disturbance. Secondary seed dispersal by ants activates seed germination and allows the plant to establish immediately after seed dispersal.
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Authors
J.R. López-Vila, P. GarcÃa-Fayos,