Intraspecific seed competition and genetic diversity within the capsule fruits of Aristolochia contorta

1. Genetic diversity and competitive dynamics are crucial in shaping plant communities. However, these dynamics have not been examined thoroughly in the context of seed position within a fruit. This study integrated genetic analysis and seed competition experiments to understand genetic diversity and competitive dynamics within Aristolochia  contorta. By combining molecular markers and seed competition trials, we aimed to deduce the roles of genetic factors and seed position in influencing seedling success, facilitating a comprehensive assessment of both genetic and environmental contributions to growth patterns in this species. 2. Centrally positioned seeds showed superior growth and germination rates due to their larger size and weight, providing a competitive edge over peripheral seeds, highlighting the influence of seed position on nutrient allocation and competition during germination. 3. Regarding fruit orientation during sowing, vertically upward-sown fruits showed the highe..., , , # Intraspecific seed competition and genetic diversity within the capsule fruits of Aristolochia contorta

[https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.3ffbg79vw](https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.3ffbg79vw)

## Description of the data and file structure

This dataset contains measurements related to seed traits, collective and individual sowing experiments, and filtered SNP data for *Aristolochia contorta*. It was collected as part of a study on seed competition and genetic diversity.
### Files and variables

#### Files in this dataset

* `rawdata_Acontorta.xlsx`: Main dataset containing multiple sheets:
* **Seed traits**: Measurements of individual seed traits.
* **Collective sowing**: Results from group sowing experiments.
* **Individual sowing**: Results from individually sown seeds.
* **Individual sowing germination**: Germination outcomes of individually sown seeds.
* **Filtered SNP**: SNP data after filtering.

## Variables and Abbreviations

### Seed Traits

* `Fruit`: Fruit ID from whi...