Gene and genome duplications and the origin of C4 photosynthesis: Birth of a trait in the Cleomaceae
Current Plant Biology, 2014 C4 photosynthesis is a trait that has evolved in 66 independent plant lineages and increases the efficiency of carbon fixation. The shift from C3 to C4 photosynthesis requires substantial changes to genes and gene functions effecting phenotypic ...
Erik van den Bergh +2 more
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Chemodiversity Studies on Exudate Flavonoids of Cleomaceae species (Brassicales) [PDF]
Natural Product Communications, 2007 Seven species of the genus Cleome were analysed for formation of exudate flavonoids. The majority of structures found were polymethoxyflavonols with 6- and/or 8- O -substitution. A novel compound, isolated from C.
Eckhard Wollenweber +2 more
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Cleomaceae: diversity and potential of a model family for studies on the evolution of photosynthesis. [PDF]
Plant Biol (Stuttg)The Cleomaceae family integrates floral diversity, physiological plasticity, and the evolution of C4 photosynthesis, serving as an important model to investigate plant adaptation and evolutionary innovation. Abstract Understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms by which plants adapt to environmental factors is essential for improving crop ...
Falquetto-Gomes P +6 more
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Phylogenetic Relatedness Determines Heterospecific Pollen-Pistil Compatibility and Reproductive Outcome in the Apocarpous Species <i>Sagittaria trifolia</i> (Alismataceae). [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study investigates heterospecific pollen (HP) effects in Sagittaria trifolia, an apocarpous plant with an extragynoecial compitum. HP–pistil compatibility and resulting seed set reduction were greatest from phylogenetically close donors, not influenced by origin or pollen traits.
Zou SY +5 more
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Seasonal and Landscape-Driven Variations in Forage Resources of <i>Apis mellifera scutellata</i>: Implications for Pollination Sustainability and Colony Health in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe used DNA metabarcoding to identify nectar and pollen plant species supporting honey bee nutrition across different landscapes and seasons in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Forage availability was influenced by landscape and season, with exotic species (67%) dominating over native ones (33%), raising concerns about colony health and how the occurrence ...
Chege M +4 more
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Chemical, morphological, and genetic characterization of the floral scent and scent-releasing structures of Gynandropsis gynandra (Cleomaceae, Brassicales). [PDF]
Plant Biol (Stuttg)The flowers of African and Asian Gynandropsis gynandra accessions differ in fragrance and epidermal cell morphology (i.e., papillae). Abstract Flowering plants showcase a remarkable diversity in floral fragrances, colours, and structures, which function harmoniously as signals to attract and guide pollinators. Like visual signals, the scents emitted by
Zenchyzen B +6 more
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SN Applied Sciences, 2023 The protectorate of Saint Katherine considers one of the biggest protected areas in Egypt characterized by a unique location and environment. It supports a high number of rare and endangered species.
Heba El-Sayed Ghareb +1 more
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Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District. [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND\ud \ud The Kagera region of north western Tanzania has a rich culture of traditional medicine use and practice. Traditional medicines are the mainstay of healthcare in this region and are known to support the management of many illnesses such ...
Moshi, Mainen J +2 more
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Towards an updated checklist of the Libyan flora [PDF]
, 2018 The Libyan flora was last documented in a series of volumes published between 1976 and 1989. Since then there has been a substantial realignment of family and generic boundaries and the discovery of many new species.
Culham, Alastair +2 more
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The large carpenter bee Xylocopa augusti (Hymenoptera: Apidae): new record for Chile [PDF]
, 2013 The large carpenter bee Xylocopa (Neoxylocopa) augusti Lepeletier de Saint Fargeau, 1841, is here recorded for the first time in Chile. This new record increases to four the number of carpenter bees known for the country.
Allendes, Juan L. +2 more
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