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Variation in the degree of reciprocal herkogamy affects the degree of...
Distyly is a well-known floral syndrome, first identified by Charles Darwin, characterised by the flowers within a population showing reciprocal placement of the anthers...
Germination in the Cerrado is unique
How rapidly does a seed need to germinate to survive? In Brazil's Cerrado, it's not just about speed, but starting at the right time.
Can a cold snap put a stop to sex?
The alpine plant Ranunculus kuepferi can face spring frosts while growing reproductive organs. Does the cold explain why sometimes the plant doesn't bother with sex?
Mating system, ploidy and competition in Capsella species
Capsella is a model genus for studying the transition from outcrossing to selfing, with or without change in ploidy levels. The genomic consequences and...
Genetic diversity and structure of an endangered medicinal herb: implications for...
Human-driven habitat fragmentation leads to spatial isolation of endangered plant species, increasing extinction risk. Understanding genetic variability and population structure of rare and isolated...
The increasingly fluid Silk Road
What would you imagine was carried along the Silk Road(s), that ancient route that connected the far-East to the near-East and Europe? Silks? Well,...
