Reproduction - a factor of plant evolution

Ion I. Bǎra

Abstract


The process of reproduction (amphimixis and apomixis) represents a major factor of evolution. The facultative apomictic species are the pioneers of evolution. They combine the adventages of amphimixis (high degree of variability and heterogenesis) and apomixis (relative stability and low material expenditure) assuring a rapid rate of adaptive evolution.

Keywords


amphimixis; apomixis; selection; evolution

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5586/asbp.1989.011

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  • 2083-9480 (online)
  • 0001-6977 (print; ceased since 2016)
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