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Life History of Gypsophila paniculata
A. L. Darwent,R. T. Coupland +1 more
- Vol. 14, Iss: 4, pp 313-318
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Gypsophila paniculata L, a dicotyledonous, herbaceous member of the Caryophyllaceae, was introduced into North America from Eurasia as a garden ornamental and has escaped to become troublesome in some areas as mentioned in this paper.Abstract:
Gypsophila paniculata L., a dicotyledonous, herbaceous member of the Caryophyllaceae, was introduced into North America from Eurasia as a garden ornamental and has escaped to become troublesome in some areas. A life history study has revealed that this species is spread entirely by seed, its tumbleweed character being an important factor. Germination occurs mainly in the spring in Saskatchewan stands, perhaps as a result of no dormancy in the seeds. Although seedling development is characterized by a rapid penetration of the root system, mortality in natural stands is high. Under favorable conditions, at least 2 yr are required for the production of floral primordia. The mature plant is characterized by a root system which penetrates to depths of 4 meters or more. Shoots arise each year from a thick woody caudex.read more
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Old Meets New: Combining Herbarium Databases with Genetic Methods to Evaluate the Invasion Status of Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) in North America
TL;DR: Gypsophila paniculata has likely undergone at least two distinct invasions in North America, and its range may still be expanding.
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Genetic structure of invasive babys breath (Gypsophila paniculata) populations in a freshwater Michigan dune system
TL;DR: The genetic diversity of invasive baby’s breath populations in the Michigan dune system is quantified and the possibility of at least two separate introduction events to Michigan is suggested.
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Microsatellite primer development for the invasive perennial herb Gypsophila paniculata (Caryophyllaceae).
TL;DR: These markers will be useful in characterizing the genetic structure of invasive populations throughout North America to aid targeted management efforts, and in native Eurasian populations to better understand invasion history.
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Genetic Structure of Invasive Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata L.) Populations in a Michigan Dune System.
Hailee B Leimbach-Maus,Eric M. McCluskey,Alexandra Locher,Syndell R Parks,Charlyn G. Partridge +4 more
TL;DR: Estimating the genetic structure of invasive G. paniculata along the Michigan dune system and identifying landscape features that influence gene flow in this area aid in the understanding of how invasive populations move through the dune landscape.
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Using species distribution models to locate the potential cradles of the allopolyploid Gypsophila bermejoi G. López (Caryophyllaceae).
TL;DR: The evolution of bioclimatic suitability in both LGM and Mid-Holocene cradles was studied to assess the possible survival of the hybrids, and the current distribution of G. bermejoi proved to be consistent with the hypothesis that the rate of tetraploid hybrid formation would be higher than expected where low suitability areas of both parental species overlap.
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Rooting Characteristics of Native Grassland Species in Saskatchewan
R. T. Coupland,R. E. Johnson +1 more
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Weights of seeds and numbers per plant.
TL;DR: This method serves well for species the seeds of which are retained until all are mature, for species in which ripening extends over a considerable period and seeds are shed as soon as mature, and only a part of the total number can be secured at a single collection.