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Localized N supply inhibits auxin transport in roots
Localized N supply inhibits auxin transport in roots Roots typically respond to localized nitrate patch in soils by enhancing lateral root growth. Using maize, Zea mays,
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Model-based analysis of leaf shape
Model-based analysis of leaf shape Growth conditions and ontogeny usually have significant effects on leaf shape in grasses, which need to be accounted for in
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Osmotic and salinity effects on germination
Osmotic and salinity effects on germination Seeds in saline environments face a dilemma between allocating reserves to either osmotic balance or growth and development. Zhang et
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Infection processes of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica napus
Garg et al. show that resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica napus is due to slowed pathogen development
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Molecular phylogenetics of Ruscaceae
Molecular phylogenetics of Ruscaceae Previous phylogenetics studies of the monocot order Asparagales, although extensive and generally well supported, have left several sets of taxa unclearly placed
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Chilling-induced closure of plasmodesmata in maize
Chilling-induced closure of plasmodesmata in maize The exchange of photosynthetic intermediates between Kranz mesophyll and bundle sheath cells in C4 plants may be affected by
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Comparative genomics of domestication in Asian Vigna
Comparative genomics of domestication in Asian Vigna Rice bean (Vigna umbellata) was domesticated in Southeast Asia and is a scientifically neglected crop with under-exploited potential.
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Cytotype distribution and evolution of a polyploid complex
Cytotype distribution and evolution of a polyploid complex The distribution of cytotypes on different spatial scales provides valuable insights into evolutionary processes of a polyploid complex.
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Seed germination under osmotic and salt stresses
Seed germination under osmotic and salt stresses Most genetic studies on the effects of water and salt stresses on seed germination have used conditions that are
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The origin of hybrid edible bananas (Viewpoint)
The origin of hybrid edible bananas Bananas and plantains (Musa spp.) provide a staple food for many millions of people living in the humid tropics. The
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Canopy photosynthesis model with acclimation of protein distribution
Canopy photosynthesis model with acclimation of protein distribution Protein distribution through canopies influences net photosynthesis due to its effect on gross photosynthesis and respiration. By optimizing
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A functional–structural kiwifruit vine model
A functional–structural kiwifruit vine model Overcoming the vigorous growth of kiwifruit vines in order to channel carbohydrates into fruit is a major challenge for growers.