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  • Plant ecophysiology
  • Polyploid evolution
  • Resurrection plants

Background:

  • Coexistence of diploids and polyploids is often explained by niche differentiation.
  • Underlying ecophysiological differences among cytotypes are less understood.
  • Resurrection ferns exhibit remarkable dehydration tolerance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare leaf functional traits of the allotetraploid Oeosporangium tinaei (HHPP) and its diploid parents (O. hispanicum [HH] and O. pteridioides [PP]).
  • To investigate how ecophysiological differentiation contributes to the coexistence of these cytotypes.
  • To understand the adaptive strategies of each cytotype in relation to their microhabitats.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental comparison of leaf functional traits.
  • Assessment of physiological recovery after dehydration.
  • Analysis of traits including light-capturing investment, carbon assimilation, antioxidant capacity, and nutrient content.

Main Results:

  • All three cytotypes demonstrated resurrection ability after severe dehydration.
  • HH exhibited higher investment in light-capturing surfaces, lower carbon assimilation, higher antioxidant capacity, and lower nutrient content compared to PP.
  • PP showed higher assimilation capacity and lower antioxidant capacity.
  • HHPP displayed intermediate traits, occupying a niche distinct from its parents.

Conclusions:

  • Ecophysiological differentiation, particularly in resource acquisition and stress tolerance, facilitates the coexistence of O. tinaei cytotypes.
  • HH is adapted to arid, nutrient-poor microhabitats (rock crevices), while PP thrives in humid, nutrient-rich soils.
  • The allotetraploid HHPP occupies an intermediate niche, leveraging its combined traits to coexist with its diploid progenitors.