These findings align with previous research showing faster germination after gut passage, and add new evidence that this can translate into real fitness benefits for plants. (10/10)
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Better out than in: faecal matrix inhibits establishment success after waterfowl endozoochory
AbstractBackground and Aims. Many plant species undergo long-distance dispersal through migratory waterbirds. However, there is little information about th
OUP Academic🌱Check the newly published article ‘Better out than in: faecal matrix inhibits establishment success after waterfowl endozoochory’ in @AnnBot by Iciar Jiménez-Martín and co-authors🧵(1/10)
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