Convergent Evolution and the Diverse Ontogenetic Origins of Tendrils in Angiosperms

Climbers are abundant in tropical forests, where they constitute a major functional plant type. The acquisition of the climbing habit in angiosperms constitutes a key innovation. Successful speciation in climbers is correlated with the development of specialized climbing strategies such as tendrils,...

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Main Authors: Mariane S. Sousa-Baena, Neelima R. Sinha, José Hernandes-Lopes, Lúcia G. Lohmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2018.00403/full