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Morphological Variability Within the Melastomataceae (Myrtales), Including a Discussion of the Associated Terminology
Here, we provide an assessment of the variation in both vegetative and reproductive characters within the Melastomataceae, including the subfamilies...
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Seed physiological studies in six wild Prunus species of Indian Himalayas: implications for their cryobanking
Wild Prunus species represent important genetic resources in terms of their potential as source material for domestication as well as their...
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Comparative Morphology of the Genus Hydrocharis L. (Hydrocharitaceae)
AbstractA comparative morphological study of Hydrocharis L. species has been carried out. Based on the results of cluster analysis for 77...
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First Record of Genus Blascoa (Pteromalidae) from Asia and Discovery of Its Novel Phytophagous Interaction with Ephedra
This paper reports Blascoa ephedrae Askew, 1997, from Kashmir Himalaya, which is first record of this insect species from Asia. To validate this new...
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Comparative micromorphology and anatomy of seeds and endocarps of selected Primulaceae and their systematic implications
Seed and endocarp micromorphology and anatomy of 16 taxa from the genera Ardisia , Geissanthus , Stylogyne , Myrsine (Myrsinoideae), and Jacquinia ...
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Insights into the endophytic bacterial community comparison and their potential role in the dimorphic seeds of halophyte Suaeda glauca
BackgroundSeed dimorphism has been thought to be a bet-hedging strategy that helps plants survive in the disturbed environment and has been widely...
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Development and standardization of key descriptors for agro-morphological characterization in Vigna stipulacea (Lam.) Kuntze.: a potential legume for India
Characterizing germplasm is essential for establishing a solid foundation for successful crop improvement programs. The present study aimed to...
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Meta-analysis of qualitative and quantitative trait variation in sweet watermelon and citron watermelon genetic resources
Sweet watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai) is an economically important cucurbit species despite its relatively...
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Assessing potential of teosinte in diversification of maize germplasm for kernel protein
Maize underwent domestication from the wild progenitor teosinte ( Zea mays ssp. parviglumis ) in the Balsas River valley of Mexico. During...
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Phylogenomics, plastome structure and species identification in Mahonia (Berberidaceae)
BackgroundElucidating the phylogenetic relationships within species-rich genera is essential but challenging, especially when lineages are assumed to...
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Natural occurrence of fungal species on the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in Punjab, Pakistan
The rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is one of the major insect pests of stored wheat, maize, rice and cereal-based...
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A comparative approach to understanding the ovule, seed, and fruit development in Bulbostylis (Cyperaceae: Cyperoideae: Abildgaardieae)
In the present work, we study the ovule, seed, and fruit development in six Bulbostylis species in order to characterize the genus in a comparative...
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Detection of whole genome selection signatures of Pakistani Teddy goat
BackgroundNatural and artificial selection tend to cause variability that contributes to shape the genome of livestock in a way that differentiates...
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Rotala biglandulosa (Lythraceae) – a new species of macrophyte from high-level ferricretes of the northern Western Ghats, India
A new species, Rotala biglandulosa , is described here from the northern Western Ghats, Maharashtra, India. It is closely similar to R. juniperina but...
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A New Perspective on Seed Morphological Features in Melastomataceae
Seed morphology in the Melastomataceae has long been recognized as a variable trait with potential taxonomic, systematic, and evolutionary...
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Mendel���s Principles of Inheritance and the Chromosome Theory
Inheritance is a fundamental feature of all organisms. A critical question is how our genes and traits are transmitted to the next generations. In...
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Grain level characterization of widely cultivating traditional and new improved rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Sri Lanka using physical and chemical test methods
Rice is the staple food over half of the world including Sri Lanka which has numerous rice varieties. Identification of Sri Lankan rice varieties...
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Mendel’s terminology and notation reveal his understanding of genetics
We describe both the terminology and use of symbols introduced by Mendel in his 1866 paper and discuss some misconceptions concerning their...
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Variation among individuals of Citrullus colocynthis from a desert population in morphological, genetic, and germination attributes
Variations in fruit size, color, and stripe pattern on fruit rinds have been noticed among individuals within Citrullus colocynthis (Cucurbitaceae)...
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Genetic Markers and Biotechnology
Genetic diversity studies have immense importance as it provides information for selection of suitable genotype for hybridization. Cowpea is a...
