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Breeding Systems

 17-Monoecy

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Monoecy — flowers imperfect; staminate and carpellate flowers on same plant

  • are commonly wind pollinated species, such as oaks and birch (Fagaceae and Betulaceae)
  • most common in temperate regions
  • self-pollination is possible but less likely
  • ensures outcrossing by spatial separation
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