Higher ploidy coincides with inferior performance and no difference in stress tolerance in reed
Kerstin Haldan, Kristina V. Kuprina, Clemens Düsterhöft, Franziska Eller, Anke Fiehn, Aron Garthen, Nils Krauß, Martin Schnittler, Manuela Bog, Jüergen Kreyling
This study finds that in Phragmites australis, higher ploidy does not improve performance under stress, with tetraploids outperforming octoploids under moderate drought and both performing poorly under severe drought.
bioRxiv · Mar 20, 2025 · PreprintEcology