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A genetic linkage map of Catharanthus
A genetic linkage map of Catharanthus Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle) is widely known for its pharmacologically important alkaloids, as well as being a popular ornamental plant.
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Extensin, carinal canals and water transport
Extensin, carinal canals and water transport Since the discovery in its cell walls of mixed-linkage glucans previously only found in Poales, Equisetum has received a
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“It’s an ill wind…
… that blows nobody any good” is an old English idiom that suggests that most bad things that happen have a good result for someone, somewhere. And
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Chloroplast to chromoplast transition in tomato fruit
Chloroplast to chromoplast transition in tomato fruit There are several studies suggesting that tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) chromoplasts arise from chloroplasts, but are no reports showing the
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Cell division and elongation in submerged rice coleoptiles
Cell division and elongation in submerged rice coleoptiles Rice coleoptiles rapidly elongate when seeds germinate under submergence, but not in the alcohol dehydrogenase 1 (ADH1)-deficient
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Increased pH and dieback of lichen
Increased pH and dieback of lichen Lecanora conizaeoides is an epiphytic lichen adapted to very acidic conditions, and a reduction in atmospheric SO2 in western and
Plants & People
Botanists and plants solving the problems of the world at #IBC18
The programme at #IBC18 shows how botanical science has moved forward at an unprecedented rate since IBC17 in 2005. Not only has the science advanced, but
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Modelling phosphorus and reproductive phenology
Modelling phosphorus and reproductive phenology Delayed reproduction in soils with low phosphorus (P) availability is common among annuals, in contrast to the accelerated reproduction typical of
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International Botanical Congress 18 Melbourne #IBC18
This week, a good proportion of the world’s botanists will be meeting in Australia for the 6-yearly International Botanical Congress. Actually, the hard work
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Apomixis is not prevalent in a high-alpine ecosystem
`Apomixis is not prevalent in a high-alpine ecosystem Apomixis (agamospermy) is expected to provide selective advantages in high alpine environments, where conditions tend to be
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Ecosystems, services and understanding human-environment relations
Ecosystem services are not a meaningful framework of interpretation of human-environment relations for the vast majority of people, although the term has gained traction in
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Novel border-like cells in woody plant roots
Novel border-like cells in woody plant roots Root border cells play a critical role in root growth and microbial association, although their detachment patterns are