Understanding the cone scale in Cupressaceae: insights from seed-cone teratology in Glyptostrobus pensilis

Both wild-type and teratological seed cones are described in the monoecious conifer Glyptostrobus pensilis and compared with those of other Cupressaceae sensu lato and other conifers. Some Cupressaceae apparently possess a proliferation of axillary structures in their cone scales. In our interpretat...

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Main Authors: Veit Martin Dörken, Paula J. Rudall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-06-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4948.pdf