Browsing Center for Applied Tropical Ecology and Conservation by Subject "Harrisia portoricensis"
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Development of Microsatellite Markers for Population Genetic Studies of Harrisia portoricensisand Related Species
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)Harrisia portoricensis is a columnar cactus endemic to Puerto Rico. It was first collected and described from southern Puerto Rico, but urban and agricultural development extirpated these populations. At present, the species ... -
Factors affecting seed germination and seedling establishment of Harrisia portoricensis (Cactaceae) in Mona Island
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)Germination, establishment, and survival of young plants appear to be the most critical phases in the life cycle of cacti (Godínez-Alvarez et al. 2003). Thus, understand factors affecting processes of germination and ... -
Pollination Biology of Harrisia portoricensis (Cactaceae), an Endangered Caribbean Species
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)Information on the breeding system of endangered plants is often useful piece of information for conservation and management of wild populations. This is so as the foraging behavior of the pollinators and the plant breeding ...