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Survival and reproduction of plant species in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau

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The Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP) is the highest and largest plateau in the world. It covers correspondingly
wide geological, topographical, and climatic gradients, and thus hosts greater biodiversity than surrounding lowlands and other high elevation regions. Due to its extreme environmental and biological diversity, the QTP is an ideal region for studying adaptations of plant species under harsh environmental conditions at multiple evolutionary levels. Many recent ecological studies have revealed functions of distinctive morphological features of various plants in the region
that improve their reproductive success. Examples include large and showy bracts, hairy inflorescences, and drooping
flowers. Numerous other investigations have examined QTP plants’ sexual systems, patterns of biomass allocations,
and biotic interactions. This paper summarizes recent advances in understanding of morphological adaptations, plant–
plant interactions, plant–pollinator interactions, floral color patterns, pollination adaptations, and resource allocation patterns of alpine plants of the QTP. The overall aim is to synthesize current knowledge of the general mechanisms of plant survival and reproduction in this fascinating region.

Key words adaptation and evolution, plant species, Qinghai–Tibet Plateau.

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Judul Seri

Journal of Systematics and Evolution

No. Panggil

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Penerbit

: Institute of Botany., 2014

Deskripsi Fisik

Journal of Systematics and Evolution 52 (3): 378–396 (2014)

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

doi: 10.1111/jse.120

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Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

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Subjek

BIOLOGI

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