Ecology of Banksia

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The ecology of Banksia refers to all the relationships and interactions among the plant genus Banksia and its environment. Banksia has a number of adaptations that have so far enabled the genus to survive despite dry, nutrient-poor soil, low rates of seed set, high rates of seed predation and low rates of seedling survival. These adaptations include proteoid roots and lignotubers, specialised floral structures that attract nectariferous animals and ensure effective pollen transfer, and the release of seed in response to bushfire.... Mehr