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Increased atmospheric CO2 concentrations may affect competition for resources between reproduction and shoot growth in forest species. Han et al. examine mature beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees
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Genotypic diversity is essential for maintenance of plant species. Van Mölken and Stuefer examine White clover mosaic virus and Trifolium repens and show that the effects
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Studies of the effects of pollination on floral scent and bee visitation remain rare, particularly in agricultural crops. Rodriguez-Saona et al. study highbush blueberry, Vaccinium
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Phylogenetics of the Spathelia–Ptaeroxylon clade The genera of the Spathelia–Ptaeroxylon clade are strikingly different in terms of morphology and have been included in several
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The transfer of chromosomes and/or segments between related species can be used in the development of novel plant phenotypes and also provides an important resource
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Aerenchyma formation in rice under flooding One of the adaptive traits of rice that allow it to withstand submergence is the presence of aerenchyma, which allow
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It has been suggested that cytokinesis is associated with the determination of pollen aperture pattern. Albert et al. examine the tam (tardy asynchronous meiosis) mutant of
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Modelling germination and emergence of <i>Medicago</i> Germination and early heterotrophic growth are the crucial steps in plant establishment. Brunel et
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Breeding effects on development phases in durum wheat During crop development, certain apical developmental phases are more critical than others in terms of generating final yield.
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Our understanding of stomatal development in Arabidopsis thaliana is based on mutants with aberrant, often lethal phenotypes. Through a comprehensive analysis of stomatal abundance in wild
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Tree saplings growing in a forest understorey undergo frequent changes in their light environment, to which they must adapt. Collet et al. analyse changes in sapling
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Plant cold hardiness varies dynamically throughout the dormant season, primarily in response to changes in temperature. Taking advantage of an extensive database of grapevine (Vitis spp.