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Genetic diversity and mating system of autopolyploid Vicia
Polyploids may be better colonizers because they possess higher genetic diversity, and thus the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
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Morphological evolution of eupolypod II ferns
Patterns of evolution of fern morphology have long puzzled biologists. Sundue and Rothfels analyse the morphological evolution in the eupolypod II ferns, a clade that comprises
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Presence of coconuts in Panama pre-Columbus (Viewpoint)
Baudouin et al. present new findings regarding the long-standing debate about the existence of coconut in Panama in pre-Columbian times.
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Evolutionary history of sea barleys (Hordeum marinum)
Hordeum marinum (sea barley) is a complex species that is usually recognized as having two subspecies, marinum (2n = 2x = 14) and gussoneanum (2n = 2x =14 and
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Canopy structure and conifer dominance in rainforests
Globally, conifer dominance is restricted to cold and nutrient-poor habitats, probably due to competition for light with angiosperms. Aiba et al. use a ground-based,
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Speciation pattern and gene flow between three spruce species
The evolutionary relationships of present-day species are the result of genetic drift due geographical isolation, gene flow and mutations. Zou et al. use population genetic
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A soil heat sum model for predicting seed germination
The thermal requirements for seed dormancy release and germination of Rhamnus persicifolia, an endemic tree species restricted to mountain streams.
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It’s not just Tarzan who liked lianas – Darwin did too
Plant ecologists have long sought to classify the bewildering variety of plant species into a manageable number of functional types that could be used to represent
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Arabidopsis Mob1 gene regulates organ development
Mob1 proteins are kinase regulators that are conserved among eukaryotes and which play a significant role in restraining tumor development. Pinosa et al. study the role
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HinfI satellite-DNA evolution in Centaureinae
Phylogenetic analyses of Centaureinae support two main phases of radiation, leading to two major groups of genera of different ages.
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How orchids feed specialized bee pollinators
A survey of flowers of 16 species of Lockhartia determines that all have elaiophores (oil glands) of the trichomal type.
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Diversification and hybridization in Malagasy baobabs
A potential role of hybridization in the recent diversification history of the Malagasy baobabs.