J of Systematics and EvolutionJul 4, 2025
The study of Late Devonian #ovules and #seeds is crucial for understanding #evolution of seed #plants. Here, Liu et al. follow some "prickly" clues to describe two new species of Late Devonian Cosmosperma!
https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.13140
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#PlantSci #evolution #JSE #botany #FossilFriday
Charring AuhMar 10, 2025
#Pollination must result in #ovules being fertilized, which means mares must be compatible on a genetic level
CellBioNewsMar 6, 2025

Unlocking #barley's potential: Female #fertility #protein could secure future yields.

#hordeum #triticum #wheat #MADS31 #gene_expression #ovules #food-security #agriculture

https://phys.org/news/2025-03-barley-potential-female-fertility-protein.html

Unlocking barley's potential: Female fertility protein could secure future yields

Researchers have identified a novel mechanism through which a protein in barley supports female fertility and could help safeguard yield security in the future.

Phys.org
J of Systematics and EvolutionDec 13, 2024
Study of Late Devonian #ovules and #seeds is crucial for understanding #evolution of seed #plants. In this week's #FossilFriday, Liu et al. describe 2 new species of Late Devonian seed Cosmosperma from South China.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.13140
@WileyEcolEvol
#PlantSci #evolution #JSE #Botany