Autogamy in Boronia falcifolia: consequences for inbreeding and persistence in fragmented coastal heaths

Alison Shapcott; Amanda Thomson; David Walton; Robert W Lamont; Helen M Wallace

doi:10.1111/j.1442-1984.2009.00262.x

Back

Autogamy in Boronia falcifolia: consequences for inbreeding and persistence in fragmented coastal heaths

Journal article

Peer reviewed

Autogamy in Boronia falcifolia: consequences for inbreeding and persistence in fragmented coastal heaths

Alison Shapcott, Amanda Thomson, David Walton, Robert W Lamont and Helen M Wallace

Plant Species Biology, Vol.25(1), pp.51-60

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-1984.2009.00262.x

Files and links (1)

url

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-1984.2009.00262.xView

Published Version

Abstract

autogamy

breeding system

coastal heath

inbreeding

pollination

Rutaceae

Coastal heath is becoming increasingly fragmented, resulting in reduced pollinator abundance affecting species viability. The reproductive ecology and inbreeding of a common coastal heath species, Boronia falcifolia (Rutaceae), was investigated. Pollination observations and experiments were carried out at one site, and inbreeding was assessed using genetic markers at eight populations. Four pollination treatments were assessed: cross-pollination, self-pollination, autogamous pollination and open (insect) pollination. Boronia falcifolia was found to be highly self-compatible, frequently setting seeds from autogamous pollination. There were no significant differences between the autogamous, self and cross pollen treatments for any measures of reproductive success (pollen tube growth, fruit set, swollen locules and seed production). Insect activity resulted in fewer seeds per fruit than hand cross pollination, although pollinator visits were few. All populations studied were highly inbred. Autogamous self-pollination is widespread in B. falcifolia and this combined with its ability to vegetatively regenerate enhances its potential for survival when pollinators are few.

Details

Title: Autogamy in Boronia falcifolia: consequences for inbreeding and persistence in fragmented coastal heaths
Authors: Alison Shapcott (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Amanda Thomson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
David Walton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Robert W Lamont (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Helen M Wallace (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Publication details: Plant Species Biology, Vol.25(1), pp.51-60
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-1984.2009.00262.x
ISSN: 0913-557x
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; GeneCology Research Centre - Legacy; Technical and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Operations - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; School of Law and Society; Centre for Bioinnovation
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450235302621
Output Type: Journal article

Metrics

2 File views/ downloads

968 Record Views

3 Times Cited - Web of Science

InCites Highlights

These are selected metrics from InCites Benchmarking & Analytics tool, related to this output

Web Of Science research areas: Ecology; Plant Sciences