Does restored plant diversity play a role in the reproductive functionality of Banksia populations

摘要: Vegetation structure and plant species diversity of restoration sites are predicted to directly affect pollinator attraction, with potential impacts on gene flow, reproduction, genetic future generations, ultimately success. We compared Banksia attenuata R.Br. (Proteaceae) in a low site an adjacent natural remnant. assessed fecundity adult plants their offspring, mating system parameters pollen dispersal using paternity assignment. Results were earlier study reproductive functionality within high that was restored similar manner, enabling us investigate any association between fecundity. Seed set data indicated no significant differences sites; however, seed significantly different (2.08 ± 0.39 6.89 ± 1.12, respectively). The mean number fruits (follicles) per inflorescence not sites. Genetic offspring comparable all Higher allelic richness differentiation one reflected sourcing beyond local provenance. Low correlated levels multiple siring seeds assignment demonstrated strong connectivity Reproductive functionality, as measured by the B. attenuata, is resilient community. consider our results context establishing production areas (SPAs) maximize quantity quality for restoration.