The reproductive success of biotically pollinated plant species usually declines with population density. However, the contribution of the prevailing breeding system and pollination mechanism in a particular demographic set-up is also crucial to determine the success. We examined the relative contribution of these factors in a threatened tree species Anogeissus sericea var. nummularia. The study shows that besides the breeding system of the species, the extent of pollinator dependence and its foraging behaviour significantly contributes to the net outcome of density-dependent effects.
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