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Department of Biological Sciences

The reproductive biology and ecology of Colchicum (Colchicaceae) in southern Africa

Abstract

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The purpose of this study was to detennine if the rodent pollination system extends to Colchicum, as predicted by Johnson et al. (2001), to test the importance of floral scent for attraction of rodent pollinators, and to investigate the factors that influence seed set in populations.

Degree

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Department of Biological Sciences
Year dc:date.issued
2008

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Kleizen, Ciara
Advisors dc:contributor.advisor
  • Midgley, Jeremy J
  • Johnson, Steven

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6112
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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6112

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Kleizen, Ciara. The reproductive biology and ecology of Colchicum (Colchicaceae) in southern Africa. Department of Biological Sciences, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6112