BMC Genomics, 2021 Background Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) is an important food crop. However, the genetic information of the nuclear genome of this species is difficult to determine accurately because of its large genome and complex genetic background.
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A threatened new species of Ipomoea (Convolvulaceae) from the Brazilian Cerrado revealed by morpho-anatomical analysis [PDF]
PhytoKeys, 2020 A new species of Ipomoea, endemic to the Cerrado domain in Maranhão, Brazil, is described. Ipomoea maranhensis D.Santos & Buril, sp. nov. has been misidentified as I. burchellii Meisn. in several herbaria.
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Alien species of Ipomoea in Greece, Türkiye and Iran: distribution, impacts and management [PDF]
NeoBiotaNew introductions of alien Ipomoea species and their negative impacts have increased in Greece, Türkiye, and Iran. However, little is known about their current status, distribution, impacts, and management. Here, we provide a detailed overview of Ipomoea
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Rodriguésia, 2021 A new species of Ipomoea, thus far endemic to Caatinga domain, is described. The species occurs in a “carrasco” physiognomy - a shrubby vegetation on sandy soils characterized by the presence of cacti and bromeliads.
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A chromosome-level reference genome of a Convolvulaceae species Ipomoea cairica
G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2022 Ipomoea cairica is a perennial creeper that has been widely introduced as a garden ornamental across tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. Because it grows extremely fast and spreads easily, it has been listed as an invasive species in many ...
Fan Jiang, Sen Wang, Hengchao Wang
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Comprehensive analysis of VOZ proteins in sweet potato and related species reveals their evolutionary dynamics and responses to abiotic stresses [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceVOZ (Vascular Plant One-Zinc Finger) transcription factors represent a plant-specific family of regulatory proteins that are pivotal in controlling plant growth, developmental processes, and adaptive responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Although VOZ
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Comparative analysis of the GATA transcription factors in seven Ipomoea species [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceThe GATA transcription factors regulate plant growth, development, and stress responses, but our knowledge of their functions in sweetpotato and related Ipomoea species remains limited.
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Comparative leaf anatomy of two species of Ipomoea L. (Convolvulaceae): taxonomic importance and adaptations to xeric conditions of the cangas [PDF]
PeerJBackground Accurate species identification is the first step towards establishing conservation strategies, especially regarding rare and threatened species, such as those studied here.
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Comprehensive Analysis of Mitochondrial Genomic Characteristics and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Plant Genus Ipomoea (Convolvulaceae) Species [PDF]
BiologyThe genus Ipomoea, belonging to the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae, is the largest genus within its family, comprising approximately 500 species [...]
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