Seed Shattering: A Trait of Evolutionary Importance in Plants
Seed shattering refers to the natural shedding of seeds when they ripe, a phenomenon typically observed in wild and weedy plant species. The timing and extent of this phenomenon varies considerably among plant species. Seed shattering is primarily a genetically controlled trait; however, it is signi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-06-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.657773/full |