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Cells, Genes & Molecules
A limited set of SNPs identified the species of test trees with a high degree of accuracy, finding asymmetrical mixing among the three species.
Growth & Development
Trichomes seem to help prevent the larger gall types that lead to greater water loss.
Growth & Development
Domatia in a member of the mint family are caused by cell proliferation, not leaf rolling
Cells, Genes & Molecules
The mechanism requires a day or two from exposure to exclude the metal from the intracellular compartment.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
The SAUR41 genes are ABA inducible and active during seedling establishment.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Though the cause isn’t clear, the chloroplasts may be reacting to carbon dioxide or light levels.
Taxonomy & Evolution
Mediterranean firs appeared millions of years earlier than was supposed, and likely through a single colonization event from Asia.
Growth & Development
A switch from linear to cyclic electron transport provides the extra boost needed until energy can be taken up from the insect itself.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Plant genome size (GS) varies widely – by as much as a factor of 2500 in land plants alone. Outside of genome duplication (polyploidy), repetitive DNA is
Growth & Development
Waves lead to greater root biomass and stem flexibility, but lower stress resistance overall.
Growth & Development
Simulating seawater in the lab is more complicated than just getting the salt concentration right.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Species with higher ploidy levels prefer cooler, wetter habitats than diploids.