Mohria caffrorum (L.) Desv. : a new, unique model organism for the study of desiccation tolerance

Vegetative desiccation tolerance is the ability of a plant to dry to equilibrium with its surrounding atmosphere and remain in this dry state for prolonged periods of time. Upon rehydration, these plants are able to regain full physiological functionality. Vegetative desiccation tolerance is common...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wiswedel, Stefan
Other Authors: Farrant, Jill M
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23926