The Times They Are A-Changin’: Heterochrony in Plant Development and Evolution
Alterations in the timing of developmental programs during evolution, that lead to changes in the shape, or size of organs, are known as heterochrony. Heterochrony has been widely studied in animals, but has often been neglected in plants. During plant evolution, heterochronic shifts have played a k...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2018-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2018.01349/full |