Journal article
From passive to informed: mechanical mechanisms of seed dispersal
- Abstract:
- Plant dispersal mechanisms rely on anatomical and morphological adaptations for the use of physical or biological dispersal vectors. Recently, studies of interactions between the dispersal unit and physical environment have uncovered fluid dynamic mechanisms of seed flight, protective measures against fire, and release mechanisms of explosive dispersers. Although environmental conditions generally dictate dispersal distances, plants are not purely passive players in these processes. Evidence suggests that some plants may enact informed dispersal, where dispersal‐related traits are modified according to the environment. This can occur via developmental regulation, but also on shorter timescales via structural remodelling in relation to water availability and temperature. Linking interactions between dispersal mechanisms and environmental conditions will be essential to fully understand population dynamics and distributions.
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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(Preview, Accepted manuscript, 468.7KB, Terms of use)
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- Publisher copy:
- 10.1111/nph.16110
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- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Journal:
- New Phytologist More from this journal
- Volume:
- 225
- Issue:
- 2
- Pages:
- 653-658
- Publication date:
- 2019-09-12
- Acceptance date:
- 2019-07-22
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1469-8137
- ISSN:
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0028-646X
- Language:
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English
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- Pubs id:
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1084815
- Local pid:
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pubs:1084815
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2020-07-30
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- Copyright holder:
- Seale, M and Nakayama, N
- Copyright date:
- 2020
- Rights statement:
- © 2019 The Authors. New Phytologist © 2019 New Phytologist Trust.
- Notes:
- This is the accepted manuscript version of the article. The final version is available online from Wiley at: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.16110
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