The evolution of seeds

The evolution of the seed represents a remarkable life-history transition for photosynthetic organisms. Here, we review the recent literature and historical understanding of how and why seeds evolved. Answering the 'how' question involves a detailed understanding of the developmental morph...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 186(2010), 4 vom: 01. Juni, Seite 817-831
1. Verfasser: Linkies, Ada (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Graeber, Kai, Knight, Charles, Leubner-Metzger, Gerhard
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2010
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review
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