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Morphological aberrations in Typha populations in a post-thermal aquatic habitat

Journal Article · · Am. J. Bot.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/2442005· OSTI ID:7208512

Morphological aberrations in Typha populations inhabiting a once thermally stressed aquatic system on the Savannah River Plant in South Carolina were investigated by using both morphological and enzymatic procedures. No evidence of hybridization or introgression between T. latifolia and T. domingensis was found. Exposures of these populations to post-thermal conditions and low levels of radiocesium were judged insignificant in contributing to the morphological differences observed. Both genotypic flexibility and plasticity appear to be critical factors in the adaptation of Typha to varied environments.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Ecology Lab., Aiken, SC
OSTI ID:
7208512
Journal Information:
Am. J. Bot.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Bot.; (United States) Vol. 64:5; ISSN AJBOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English