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First report of vivipary in Deschampsia antarctica: a new insight into Antarctic plant reproductive strategies

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In the extreme conditions of Antarctica two native vascular plants are present, Colobanthus quitensis (Kunth) Bartl. (Caryophyllaceae) and Deschampsia antarctica Desv. (Poaceae), distributed along the western Antarctic Peninsula and the Scotia Arc archipelagos [...]

Source: Antarctic Science

DOI: 10.1017/s0954102025000069

Authors: Marilin Carrasco, Yadiana Ontivero, Darío Navarrete-Campos, Peter Convey, Marely Cuba-Díaz

Institutions: University of Concepción, British Antarctic Survey, Natural Environment Research Council, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, University of Johannesburg

Language: English

Topic: Polar Research and Ecology

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

Funders: Universidad de Concepción, Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey