Primary dispersal of Cytisus multiflorus seeds

Authors

  • G. Moreno Marcos IRNA-CSIC (Salamanca)
  • J. M. Gómez Gutiérrez IRNA-CSIC (Salamanca)
  • B. Fernández Santos Dpto, de Ecología. Fac. de Biología (Salamanca)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/pirineos.1992.v140.173

Keywords:

Dispersal, explosive dehiscence, seed density, dormancy, Cytisus multiflorus

Abstract


Current work relates to the primary dispersal of Cytisus multiflorus seeds: seed production, dispersal mechanisms, distribution of seed after dissemination and dormancy were investigated. The distribution of seed was recorded before collection; seed viabilaty and dormancy were assessed. The results indicate that the dispersion is assisted by an explosive dehiscence of the seed pod in that only 35% of the seed drop directly beneath the plant, the remainder falling further away, some reaching distances greater than 3 m. Dormancy index was found to be 98.9%.

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Published

1992-12-30

How to Cite

Moreno Marcos, G., Gómez Gutiérrez, J. M., & Fernández Santos, B. (1992). Primary dispersal of Cytisus multiflorus seeds. Pirineos, 140, 75–88. https://doi.org/10.3989/pirineos.1992.v140.173

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