Genomes of the Banyan Tree and Pollinator Wasp Provide Insights into Fig-Wasp Coevolution
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.09.043
Abstract: Banyan trees are distinguished by their extraordinary aerial roots. The Ficus genus includes species that have evolved a species-specific mutualism system with wasp pollinators. We sequenced genomes of the Chinese banyan tree, F. microcarpa, and a… read more here.
Keywords: pollinator wasp; banyan tree; tree pollinator; aerial roots ... See more keywords
Cellular Growth in Aerial Roots Differs From That in Typical Substrate Roots
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.894647
Abstract: Background and Aims In the roots of most vascular plants, the growth zone is small, the meristem and the elongation zone are sharply separated, and only meristematic cells divide. This statement is based almost entirely… read more here.
Keywords: growth aerial; growth; growth zone; aerial roots ... See more keywords
Nitrogen fixation and mucilage production on maize aerial roots is controlled by aerial root development and border cell functions
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.977056
Abstract: Exploring natural diversity for biological nitrogen fixation in maize and its progenitors is a promising approach to reducing our dependence on synthetic fertilizer and enhancing the sustainability of our cropping systems. We have shown previously… read more here.
Keywords: nitrogen fixation; border; aerial roots; mucilage ... See more keywords