Stepwise and independent origins of roots among land plants
Roots are one of the three fundamental organ systems of vascular plants1, where they play roles in anchorage, symbiosis, nutrient and water uptake2–4. However, the fragmentary nature of the fossil record obscures their origins and makes it difficult to identify the sole defining characteristic of ex...
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Nature Publishing Group
2018
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