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Transient dynamics improve population projections for orchids
A combined approach of asymptotic and transient dynamics expands the understanding of possible population changes for a rare epiphytic orchid.
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Leaf movements and lunisolar gravitational force
A new perspective on the regulation of leaf-movement rhythms and synchronism between the times of the turning points of both the lunisolar tide and leaftide
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Life cycle stage, flooding depth and adventitious root formation
This study finds that adventitious root formation is constrained in juvenile compared to mature plants, and is delayed by deep compared to shallow flooding.
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Genome size, ploidy level and reproductive mode of Sorbus
The authors find that the coexistence of apomictic tetraploids and sexual diploids drives the production of novel polyploid cytotypes in S. austriaca.
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Tree root density model for heterogeneous forest ecosystems
This study reveals a new model for predicting root density which focuses on the spatial distribution of root density at the tree cluster scale.
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High-temperature drying increases longevity of rice seed
This study investigates the conditions routinely used by genebanks and finds that standard practice may not be optimal for subsequent seed longevity.
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Aluminum alleviates manganese toxicity by reducing its availability
Aluminum alleviates manganese toxicity by altering the properties of root cell membranes and cell walls in rice.
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Genetics of leaf shape diversity in a Mimulus species complex
This study reveals that leaf shape diversity is underpinned by highly similar genomic architecture in three Mimulus species.
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Flow sorting of C-genome chromosomes from Aegilops
This study uses flow sorting and FISH techniques to further the development of molecular tools to progress introgression breeding in wheat
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Intra-population variation in physical dormancy
Differences at the individual plant level contributes to physical dormancy-breaking thresholds for five dormant shrub species from fire-prone vegetation
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Genetic structure of Old World date palm
Population structure analysis reveals the existence of two ancient gene pools that have contributed to the current diversity of Old World date palm.
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Lysigenic PCD and schizogenously formed aerenchyma
This study reveals the optimal metabolic adaptation of E. densa stems to submerged habitats via lysigenic PCD and schizogenously formed aerenchyma