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Biologie de la reproduction d’une espèce menacée de l’île de la Réunion (Corymborkis corymbis : Orchidaceae) : implications pour sa conservation

2003; Volume: 58; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3406/revec.2003.5328

0249-7395

Sophie Legras, Claire Micheneau, Joël Dupont, Thierry Pailler,

Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies

The knowledge of the reproductive biology is an essential step in the building of conservation projects of endangered species. The protected Corymborkis corymbis in La Réunion island is only represented by few populations. Its fecundity in natural conditions is very low (around 3%). The study of its breeding system shows that the species is partially self-compatible but not self-fertile. This paper proposes future studies as well as management strategies of the conservation of this species.