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Reciprocal transplant germination experiment

Subcategory: niche differentiation
Papers: 4 | Mentions: 6

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Description

Field experiment testing seed germination of different genotypes/treatments in natural microhabitats of related species to assess niche requirements and differentiation.

Typical Equipment

  • colored plastic toothpicks
  • water-soluble glue
  • Petri plates
  • benomyl fungicide
  • HydroSense meter

Output Measurements

  • germination percentage
  • time to germination
  • seedling survival