Biología Reproductiva de chuquiraga avellanedae (Asteraceae), un arbusto endémico de la Patagonia
; Martínez, Fernando Joaquín 
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12/2021
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Sociedad Argentina de Botánica
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Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botánica
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0373-580X
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1851-2372
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Chuquiraga avellanedae (Asteraceae) es una especie endémica de la estepa patagónica que representa un componente fundamental de los ecosistemas de la región. Conocer el sistema reproductivo, la dependencia a los agentes polinizadores y el ensamble de visitantes florales es importante para la comprensión de los patrones de flujo génico y la cantidad y la calidad de las semillas producidas. Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron determinar el grado de autoincompatibilidad de C. avellanedae y evaluar si es una especie ambófila.Mediante cruces controlados se puso a prueba la capacidad de producir semillas bajo distintos tratamientos: polinización cruzada, autopolinización forzada, polinización por viento, autopolinización espontánea y control. Además, se realizaron observaciones de los insectos polinizadores durante dos temporadas. La producción de semillas fue significativamente mayor en el tratamiento de polinización cruzada y el control, diferenciándose de la autopolinización forzada y la polinización por viento. No hubo producción de semillas en el tratamiento de autopolinización espontánea. Las flores fueron frecuentemente visitadas por especies de Hymenoptera y Diptera. Hubo variación inter-anual en la abundancia de los taxones más frecuentes que componen el ensamble de polinizadores. Chuquiraga avellanedae resultó autoincompatible y con un ensamble de polinizadores generalista. Los insectos polinizadores son cruciales para el éxito reproductivo de este arbusto. Coincidiendo con otros antecedentes, este trabajo indica que la interacción C. avellanedae-insectos representa un componente relevante en procesos y servicios ecosistémicos a nivel regional.
Chuquiraga avellanedae (Asteraceae) is an endemic species of the Patagonian steppes and a key component of the ecosystem. Knowing the reproductive system and the dependence on pollinating agents is important for understanding gene flow and seed production. The objectives were to determine whether this species is self-incompatible and ambophilous. M&M: A field experiment was carried out and the following treatments were applied: cross-pollination, self-pollination, wind pollination, spontaneous pollination and control. Pollinating insects were recorded during two seasons. Results: Seed production was significantly higher in the cross-pollination treatment and the control, differing from self-pollination and wind pollination. There was no seed production in the spontaneous pollination treatment. Flowers were frequently visited by insects mainly belonging to Hymenoptera and Diptera. There was interannual variation in the abundance of the major pollinator taxa. Conclusions: Chuquiraga avellanedae is considered a self-incompatible species and a generalist-pollinated plant visited by many pollinators. This work reveals that pollinator insects are crucial for the reproductive success of this shrub. In agreement with previous knowledge, these findings indicate that the interaction C. avellanedae-insects represents a relevant component for ecosystem processes and services at regional scale.
Chuquiraga avellanedae (Asteraceae) is an endemic species of the Patagonian steppes and a key component of the ecosystem. Knowing the reproductive system and the dependence on pollinating agents is important for understanding gene flow and seed production. The objectives were to determine whether this species is self-incompatible and ambophilous. M&M: A field experiment was carried out and the following treatments were applied: cross-pollination, self-pollination, wind pollination, spontaneous pollination and control. Pollinating insects were recorded during two seasons. Results: Seed production was significantly higher in the cross-pollination treatment and the control, differing from self-pollination and wind pollination. There was no seed production in the spontaneous pollination treatment. Flowers were frequently visited by insects mainly belonging to Hymenoptera and Diptera. There was interannual variation in the abundance of the major pollinator taxa. Conclusions: Chuquiraga avellanedae is considered a self-incompatible species and a generalist-pollinated plant visited by many pollinators. This work reveals that pollinator insects are crucial for the reproductive success of this shrub. In agreement with previous knowledge, these findings indicate that the interaction C. avellanedae-insects represents a relevant component for ecosystem processes and services at regional scale.
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