Can a cold snap put a stop to sex?
The alpine plant Ranunculus kuepferi can face spring frosts while growing reproductive organs. Does the cold explain why sometimes the plant doesn’t bother with sex?
Plant Science from Cell Biology to Ecosystems
The alpine plant Ranunculus kuepferi can face spring frosts while growing reproductive organs. Does the cold explain why sometimes the plant doesn’t bother with sex?
A study of seeds from alpine & lowland populations of Silene vulgaris shows that seed longevity has a genetic basis, but may show strong adaptive responses.