Eco-evolutionary dynamics of two plants under reproductive interference (IMAGE)
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When two or more plant species share the same pollinators, pollinator-mediated reproductive interference impedes coexistence. A mathematical model developed by researchers from Japan demonstrated that the evolution of prior selfing may promote long-term coexistence in the context of mutual reproductive interference. The study provides a novel mechanism explaining the coexistence of closely related species and an insight into the evolution of plant mating systems.
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2021 Katsuhara et al.
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