Long‐term progression of inbreeding depression in a Mediterranean ornithophilous shrub

The ornithophilous species Anagyris foetida L. is a Mediterranean shrub with highly fragmented populations and mixed mating system. In previous study, we analyzed the first 3 years of life cycle two progenies (selfed outcrossed) grown from seed obtained by hand pollination planted in an experimental garden 2005. that found inbreeding depression (ID) was manifested both reproductively vegetatively throughout cycle, male reproductive function being most affected trait. present our main aim to check progression 12 after transplantation. For this their survival vegetative traits. According results, levels ID were similar those some factors decreased thus varying age studied individuals. Vegetative parameters have greater influence than ones (δ = 0.56 vs. δ 0.36) on overall ID. As indicated global 0.72) system intermediate between outcrossing Furthermore, lower capacity selfed individuals has been maintained over time. Our study also demonstrates importance studying value plants.