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American Journal of Botany, Volume 113, Issue 3, March 2026.Abstract Premise Seed longevity is critical for successful genebanking, but it is hard to detect or predict. We examined survival of genebanked seeds from species native to the United States to estimate longevity. We tested whether RNA integrity (RIN) can be used to detect aging and predict mortality. Methods Dry seeds from >100 species were stored for
Christina Walters +7 more
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Transposable elements: Functional aspects and applications as drivers of crop innovation
Crop Science, Volume 66, Issue 2, March/April 2026.Abstract Transposable elements (TEs), which were once relegated to the status of genomic parasites, are today accepted as important agents of plant genome evolution and adaptation. This review integrates evidence pointing to their dual function as drivers of genetic diversity and instability, with a focus on their contribution to phenotypic innovation,
Flávia Layse Belém Medeiros +12 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.We reveal that the downward floral orientation in Polygonatum cyrtonema functions as a key floral trait, increasing visitation by effective bumble bees and reducing interference from inefficient insects, while also shielding reproductive tissues from rain and solar radiation.
Ju Tang +4 more
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Guangxi ZhiwuDuring the cultivation process of Lilium brownii var. viridulum, it is easy to be infected with wilt disease, while some varieties of ornamental lilies have strong resistance to wilt disease.
LI Ze1,2, CHEN Miao1,2, ZHOU Li4, SUN Mengshan 4, XIANG Wei1, MA Jie5, ZHENG Sixiang 4, ZEN Jianguo 3, LI Yufan 1,2*
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Scientific Reports, 2017 Lilium is a large genus that includes approximately 110 species distributed throughout cold and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The species-level phylogeny of Lilium remains unclear; previous studies have found universal markers but ...
Yun-peng Du +6 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.Using nrITS, plastome, and single‐copy SNP data, we resolved the phylogeny of the Calanthe alliance, which originated in the late Oligocene. Its diversification process followed a two‐step pattern: first the warmest Cenozoic interval and Himalayan uplift drove the formation of three major lineages, then sustained Miocene cooling shaped further ...
Jun‐Wen Zhai +12 more
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New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, Volume 54, Issue 1, March 2026.Pulsatilla tongkangensis, an endemic species growing in the limited areas in Korea, is considered endangered species, and is growing in sympatric with P. koreana enabling natural hybridization. To characterize the true to the type of P. tongkangensis, we integrated morphological traits and molecular analyses of the nuclear ribosomal ITS (nrITS) and the
Hyun Min Kim +3 more
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Optimal planting density for cut Lilium and tuberose production
Ornamental Horticulture, 2019 Lilium and tuberose are promising geophytic flowers, which have high market demand in global floral markets. A study was conducted to optimize planting densities for cut lilium and tuberose production.
Iftikhar Ahmad +2 more
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The role of Alpine botanical gardens in integrating germplasm bank collections and mission
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 680-692, March 2026.This study underscores the vital role of Alpine botanical gardens (ABGs) in safeguarding Europe's alpine biodiversity amid climate change and habitat loss. By acting as living laboratories and reservoirs of plant genetic resources, ABGs bridge ex situ and in situ conservation, supporting ecosystem resilience and informing restoration strategies.
Marco Canella +19 more
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