Molecular genetic and biochemical evidence for adaptive evolution of leaf abaxial epicuticular wax crystals in the genus Lithocarpus (Fagaceae)

Molecular genetic and biochemical evidence for adaptive evolution of leaf abaxial epicuticular wax crystals in the genus Lithocarpus (Fagaceae)

Abstract Background Leaf epicuticular wax is an important functional trait for physiological regulation and pathogen defense. This study tests how selective pressure may have forced the trait of leaf abaxial epicuticular wax crystals (LAEWC) and whether the presence/absence of LAEWC is associated wi...

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Main Authors: Chih-Kai Yang, Bing-Hong Huang, Shao-Wei Ho, Meng-Yuan Huang, Jenn-Che Wang, Jian Gao, Pei-Chun Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Subjects:
Adaptive evolution
Leaf epicuticular wax
Lithocarpus
Physical defenses
Chemical defenses
Phylogenetic signal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-018-1420-4

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