Functional significance of the androecium in staminate and hermaphroditic flowers of Solanum carolinense (Solanaceae)

The role of the androecium differs in male and hermaphroditic flowers of the andromonoecious Solanum carolinense. Although the anthers in male, and in the much more abundant hermaphroditic flowers, are the same size and they bear the same quantity of pollen, these organs exhibit some specialization...

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Published in:	Plant systematics and evolution Vol. 240; no. 1/4; pp. 235 - 243
Main Authors:	Connolly, B. A., Anderson, G. J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Heidelberg Springer 01-09-2003 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Anthers Attractants Bees Flower stigma Flowers Hermaphroditism Insect pollination Male flowers Organs Plant reproductive structures Plants Pollen Pollinating insects Pollinators Reinforcement Solanum carolinense Specialization Stamens Styles
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