Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.The genus Croton (Euphorbiaceae) is an exceptionally megadiverse genus, encompassing roughly 1200 species that are predominantly distributed across tropical regions globally. For the New World, the genus is organized into three subgenera (Adenophylli, Geiseleria and Quadrilobi) and 31 sections, with C. sect. Barhamia standing out with its approximately
Nicolas Giovanny Burilli +2 more
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Taxonomic insights into Indian Rotala (Lythraceae) species with verticillate phyllotaxy
Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.In an effort to resolve taxonomic complexities among Indian Rotala species with verticillate phyllotaxy, this study provides an identification key, revised nomenclature, updated morphological descriptions including SEM studies of seed coat surfaces, detailed photoplates, and notes on phenology, ecology, and distribution.
Arikrishnan Parthiban +2 more
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The Function of <i>RcAG2</i> and <i>RcFUL</i> in the Flower Shape Change of <i>Rosa chinensis</i> 'Viridiflora'. [PDF]
Plants (Basel)Zhang J +8 more
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Portulaca eggliana (Portulacaceae), a new species from the Brazilian Amazonian savannas
Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.A new species of Portulacaceae from the Amazonian savannas of northern Brazil is herein described and illustrated. Portulaca eggliana is morphologically related to P. umbraticola, but differs in the number of involucral leaves, sepal morphology, bracteole shape, and seed surface.
José Roberto Ferraz +4 more
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Transcription Factor TeMADS6 Coregulates Carotenoid Biosynthesis and Chlorophyll Degradation Resulting in Yellow-Green Petal Color of Marigold (<i>Tagetes erecta</i>). [PDF]
Plants (Basel)Zhang C +8 more
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Taxonomy and diversity of Marcgraviaceae, north of the São Francisco river, northeast Brazil
Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.This study provides a comprehensive assessment of Marcgraviaceae species diversity north of the São Francisco river in northeastern Brazil, analyzing species richness and distribution patterns across 384 000 km² of phytogeographic domains. Through field collections, herbarium studies (both physical and digital), and detailed morphological analyses, we ...
Thales Carvalho +4 more
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Safflower petal composition: impact of sowing time and plant density on proximate, antioxidants, and colorants. [PDF]
Front Plant SciCafaro V +5 more
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Hechtia mixtecana sp. nov. (Hechtioideae; Bromeliaceae), from Oaxaca, Mexico
Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.Botanical explorations carried out in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, led to the discovery of a new Bromeliaceae: Hechtia mixtecana,which is here described and illustrated. The new taxon is compared with the morphologically similar Hechtia fragilis, Hechtia lyman‐smithii, and Hechtia minuta.
Rodrigo Alejandro Hernández‐ Cárdenas +4 more
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Friends or foes? Polyploidy and competition in a grassland geophyte
Oikos, EarlyView.Previous studies have suggested polyploids may possess a competitive advantage over diploids, due to their larger size, increased vigour or ability to better respond to abiotic stress. However, few studies have tested the effect of polyploidy on competitive ability directly, and only relatively recently has this oversight begun to be addressed. Here we
Damian Vaz de Sousa +3 more
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An Innovative Pear Flower Petal-Shaped Inverted Internal Limiting Membrane Flap Technique for Macular Holes with or Without Retinal Detachment-There is Always a Flap That Works for You. [PDF]
RetinaSun H, Cheng Y, Liu Z, Zhang X, Wu H.
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