Managing oxalis obtusa seed pods? (Rick Buell)

Tim Eck teck11@embarqmail.com
Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:11:32 PST
Nhu,
Is heterostyly the only barrier to self-fertilization?  If so, a lot could
be accomplished with a camel hair brush.  
Also, is there any information on whether this trait is dominant, recessive,
or simply quantitative (with respect to homostyly or whatever you call the
stricta condition)?
Thanks
Tim



Most Oxalis (except for the panglobal weed in the stricta group), are
obligate out-crossers, employing a heterostyly system. What that means is
that even if you have two clones and they have the same style morphs, they
won't make seeds. So multiple clones are necessary for seed production.

Nhu





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