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Evolution: Diversification of Angiosperm Rooting Systems in the Early Cretaceous

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A monocot from the Early Cretaceous developed a cluster of anatomically similar roots from the base of a stocky stem. This discovery indicates that angiosperm rooting systems were more diverse… Click to show full abstract

A monocot from the Early Cretaceous developed a cluster of anatomically similar roots from the base of a stocky stem. This discovery indicates that angiosperm rooting systems were more diverse than previously thought at this time.

Keywords: early cretaceous; angiosperm rooting; systems early; diversification angiosperm; evolution diversification; rooting systems

Journal Title: Current Biology
Year Published: 2019

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