Publication Date
Spring 2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biological Sciences
Advisor
Susan Lambrecht
Keywords
Biogeography, Eriogonum, Hastings, nortonii, Pinnacles, Toro
Subject Areas
Plant biology; Ecology
Abstract
Morphological characters, phenology, and abiotic parameters were measured to determine whether divergence has occurred between populations of Eriogonum nortonii E. Greene on the east and west sides of the Salinas Valley. Morphological variability was demonstrated across all populations but not between populations on opposite sides of the valley. Investigations into present and paleoenvironmental factors as well as dispersal factors suggest recent episodes of long distance dispersal were responsible for the disjunct distribution of E. nortonii populations.
Recommended Citation
Morton, Lisa Deree, "A Morphological Study of Eriogonum nortonii (Polygonaceae) and Implications for its Biogeography" (2012). Master's Theses. 4152.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.um4s-szgg
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4152
