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Computer Vision for Plant Disease Recognition: A Comprehensive Review Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Minh Dang, Hanxiang Wang, Yanfen Li, Tri-Hai Nguyen, Lilia Tightiz, Nguyen Xuan-Mung, Tan N. Nguyen
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A Review on the State of the Art in Frugivory and Seed Dispersal on Islands and the Implications of Global Change Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Manuel Nogales, Kim R. McConkey, Tomás A. Carlo, Debra M. Wotton, Peter J. Bellingham, Anna Traveset, Aarón González-Castro, Ruben Heleno, Kenta Watanabe, Haruko Ando, Haldre Rogers, Julia H. Heinen, Donald R. Drake
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Temporal Dynamics of Tree Crown Fractal Dimension in Two Species of Deciduous Oaks Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Graciela Jiménez-Guzmán, Ernesto Vicente Vega-Peña
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Reproductive Biology of Asteraceae on Oceanic Islands Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Daniel J. Crawford, John K. Kelly, Gregory J. Anderson
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Cretaceous-Paleocene Patagonian Spore and Pollen Clumps: New Findings, Alternative Explanations, and Opened Questions Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Facundo De Benedetti, María C. Zamaloa, María A. Gandolfo
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A Review of Taxonomic Concepts and Species Delimitation in Cycadales Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Lilí Martínez-Domínguez, Fernando Nicolalde-Morejón, Francisco Vergara-Silva, Dennis Wm. Stevenson
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The Remarkable Diversity of Parasitic Flowering Plants in Colombia Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Favio González, Natalia Pabón-Mora
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Deforestation Impacts on Diversity of Orchids with Inference on the Conservation Initiatives: Malaysia Case Study Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Edward Entalai Besi, Muskhazli Mustafa, Christina Seok Yien Yong, Rusea Go
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A Review of Breeding Systems in the Pineapple Family (Bromeliaceae, Poales) Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Alfredo Cascante-Marín, Stephanie Núñez-Hidalgo
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Calculating the Growth of Vascular Cambium in Woody Plants as the Cylindrical Surface Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Wiesław Włoch, Muhammad Iqbal, Joanna Jura-Morawiec
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Critical Factors Responsible for Potato Tuberization Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-05 Priyanka Singh, Yamshi Arif, Husna Siddiqui, Chandrama Prakash Upadhyaya, John Pichtel, Shamsul Hayat
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Seed Dispersal in Pines (Pinus) Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Stephen B. Vander Wall
Pines (n = 121 species) are important elements of forest ecosystems. They are economically and ecologically valuable and are often at the center of efforts to manage forests to reduce the risk of wildland fires. The pattern and process of pine seed dispersal and seedling establishment have important implications for maintaining healthy forests. 75% of pines are dispersed by wind, and 25% are dispersed
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Phylogenetic, Developmental and Functional Aspects of Stomatal Patterning: Lessons from Magnoliids Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Paula J. Rudall
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Richness, Endemism and Floristic Affinities of the Palms of Mexico Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-09-09 María Teresa Pulido-Silva, Hermilo Quero, Donald Hodel, Leonel Lopez-Toledo
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The Ligule in Poaceae: a Historical and Evolutionary Review Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Bruno Edson-Chaves, Otávio Luis M. da Silva, Lynn G. Clark, Gladys Flávia de A. Melo-de-Pinna
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Development, Diversity and Dynamics of Plant Architecture in Utricularia subgenus Polypompholyx – Towards Understanding Evolutionary Processes in the Lentibulariaceae Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-08-12 Markus S. Reut, Bartosz J. Płachno
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Vascular epiphytes in Argentinian Yungas: distribution, diversity, and ecology Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-06-07 Sergio Javier Ceballos
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Pollen morphology and its implication in the taxonomy of some selected tribes of the Asteraceae of Hainan Island South China Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-05-20 Saraj Bahadur, Sehrish Taj, Wenxing Long, Mushtaq Ahmad
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Cytogenetic Diversity in Scilloideae (Asparagaceae): a Comprehensive Recollection and Exploration of Karyo-Evolutionary Trends Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-05-18 Sayantani Nath, Sayantika Sarkar, Sayali D. Patil, Partha Sarathi Saha, Manoj M. Lekhak, Sudipta Ray, Satyawada Rama Rao, S. R. Yadav, R. C. Verma, Manoj K. Dhar, S. N. Raina, Sumita Jha
The family Asparagaceae (subfamily Scilloideae, APG III, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 161:105–121, 2009) constitutes approximately 1000 species in about 33 genera of deciduous bulbous geophytes with long history of medicinal utilities. However, satisfactory delimitation of genera as well as species boundaries within most genera still remain doubtful for the lack of reliable discriminating
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Global Plant Ecology of Tropical Ultramafic Ecosystems Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-05-03 Claudia Garnica-Díaz, Rosalina Berazaín Iturralde, Betsaida Cabrera, Erick Calderón-Morales, Fermín L. Felipe, Ricardo García, José Luis Gómez Hechavarría, Aretha Franklin Guimarães, Ernesto Medina, Adrian L. D. Paul, Nishanta Rajakaruna, Carla Restrepo, Stefan J. Siebert, Eduardo van den Berg, Antony van der Ent, Grisel Velasquez, Catherine M. Hulshof
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An Overview on Orchids and their Interaction with Endophytes Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-02-23 Sayeeda Kousar Bhatti, Monika Thakur
Orchids, being one of nature’s most magnificent as well as abundant plant species, are often a bit of an enigma because their seeds lack endosperm and rely on endophytes for seedlings, development, as well as evolution. Orchids are valued by ecologists as well as the community at large for their decorative, therapeutic, as well as nutritional content. Many orchid species have become affected and extinct
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Leaf Secretory Structures in Asteraceae: A Synthesis of Their Diversity and Evolution Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-02-07 Daniel M. Martínez-Quezada, Patricia Rivera, Alicia Rojas-Leal, José Luis Villaseñor, Teresa Terrazas
This study presents the first comparative analysis of the leaf secretory structures across Asteraceae. In this work, the leaf secretory structures of more than 500 species of 35 of the 40 tribes and 11 of the 13 subfamilies of Asteraceae are described and compared to evaluate their diversity at the tribe level and to identify evolutionary patterns. Leaf secretory structures are present in 28 of the
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Phytogeographic Meta-Analysis of the Vascular Epiphytes in the Neotropical Region Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-01-20 Gabriel Mendes Marcusso, Vitor de Andrade Kamimura, Renan Borgiani, Luiz Menini Neto, Julio Antonio Lombardi
The Neotropical Region (NR) is one of the areas with the most plant diversity globally, and its richness of vascular epiphyte (VE) species is higher than Africa and Asia combined. This richness is a consequence of the heterogeneous climate and geological history of the region, both factors also being responsible for the plant distribution patterns. Here, we aimed to explore the phytogeographic relationships
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A Comprehensive Review on the Taxonomy, Ecology, Reproductive Biology, Economic Importance and Conservation Status of Indian Himalayan Rhododendrons Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-01-12 Shweta Basnett, Rengaian Ganesan
The Indian Himalaya is characterized by high plant diversity and endemism levels. Here, the genus Rhododendron is one of the largest flowering plant genera. The flowering of rhododendrons across elevations in the Himalaya supports insects, birds, and animal movements seasonally. Their diverse life forms and habits also form an important structural component of diverse vegetation types from tropical
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Leaflet Anatomical Diversity in Zamia (Cycadales: Zamiaceae) Shows Little Correlation with Phylogeny and Climate Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-01-08 Rosemary A. E. Glos, Shayla Salzman, Michael Calonje, Andrew P. Vovides, Mario Coiro, Maria Alejandra Gandolfo, Chelsea D. Specht
Cycads (Cycadales) are among the most ancient lineages of extant seed-bearing plants and are the most threatened plant order on Earth, with circa 75% of the 356 accepted species endangered or threatened with extinction. Zamia is the most species-rich (81 spp.) and widely distributed cycad genus in the Americas, notable for its morphological and ecological diversity. Across the genus, there appears
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Composition of Sexual Fluids in Cycas revoluta Ovules During Pollination and Fertilization Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 von Aderkas, Patrick, Little, Stefan, Nepi, Massimo, Guarnieri, Massimo, Antony, Madeline, Takaso, Tokushiro
The composition of fluids that mediate fertilization in cycads is described for the first time. Using tandem mass spectrometry, proteomes of two stages of fluid production, megagametophyte fluid and archegonial chamber fluid production, are compared in Cycas revoluta. These were compared with the proteome of another sexual fluid produced by ovules, the pollination drop proteins. Cycad ovules produce
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Estimation of genetic diversity and its exploitation in plant breeding Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-11-24 Singh, Hausila Prasad, Raigar, Om Prakash, Chahota, Rakesh Kumar
Estimation of genetic diversity is a prerequisite to select genetically diverse parents. Availability and collection of genetically diverse parents contribute significantly towards the selection and utilization of promising parents in plant breeding to develop a commercial variety or hybrid. Germplasm is an important source for various qualitative and quantitative traits that may be used to introgress
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Characteristics of the Adaptations of Epilithic Mosses to High-Calcium Habitats in the Karst Region of Southwest China Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-11-09 Meng, Wenping, Ren, Qingqing, Tu, Na, Leng, Tingjiao, Dai, Quanhou
A high calcium level is an important ecological factor in karst regions. Studying the adaptation mechanism of karst plants to high-calcium environments can provide a theoretical support for revealing biodiversity maintenance mechanisms and for the comprehensive management of rocky desertification. Based on a field investigation, 59 common epilithic moss species were selected for the determination of
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Overview of Cold Stress Regulation in Plants Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-09-29 Manasa S, Lekshmi, Panigrahy, Madhusmita, Panigrahi, Kishore C. S., Rout, Gyana R.
Among different environmental stresses,cold stress can significantly affect plant’s physiological activity, biochemical metabolism, growth,development and crop productivity. Problems due to cold stress should be addressed seriously keeping in concern extreme temperature events due to climate change, alarming increase in population growth and demanding food needs. Cold signal is recognized by receptors
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A Review on the Ecology, Evolution and Conservation of Piper (Piperaceae) in India: Future Directions and Opportunities Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-09-24 Sen, Sandeep, Rengaian, Ganesan
The genus Piper (Family Piperaceae), consisting of more than 2000 species worldwide, is one of the most speciose genera of flowering plants that belong to the broad category known as basal angiosperms. Piper is known for the several medicinally and economically important species that have been used throughout their native range. Interestingly, this genus is also one of the most taxonomically challenging
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Apomixis: A Foresight from Genetic Mechanisms to Molecular Perspectives Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-08-11 Susmita, C., Kumar, S. P. Jeevan, Chintagunta, Anjani Devi, Agarwal, Dinesh K.
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Palynological Diversity of Melliferous flora around Apiaries from District Mardan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-08-09 Nabila, Ahmad, Mushtaq, Ali, Muhammad, Zafar, Muhammad, Sultana, Shazia, Majeed, Salman, Yaseen, Ghulam, Ahmad, Shabir
The guiding principles for raising beekeeping products in developing countries provide support for commercializing honey production in order to generate income for beekeepers through the exploration of melliferous flora. The main objective of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigation into the pollen morphology of selected melliferous species that are frequently visited by honeybees in the
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Distribution and Morphological Diversity of Palaeocarpinus (Betulaceae) from the Paleogene of the Northern Hemisphere Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-07-08 Julian E. Correa-Narvaez, Steven R. Manchester
The extinct betulaceous genus Palaeocarpinus accommodates fossils with a mixture of characters shared by fruits of the extant genera Carpinus and Corylus. Originally described from the Paleocene of southeastern England, the genus has since been recognized in other parts of Europe, North America and Asia, and into the Eocene. Currently, descriptions exist for ten named Palaeocarpinus species. Here we
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Robbin C. Moran, Fern and Lycophyte Curator- an Appreciation Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-06-29 Alejandra Vasco, Fernando B. Matos, Michael A. Sundue
To mark the commencement of his retirement as Nathaniel Lord Britton Curator of Botany, and appointment as Curator Emeritus at the New York Botanical Garden, we pay tribute to Robbin Moran and impact on the botanical community with a brief synopsis of his career. Naturalist, fern expert, adored teacher—it is difficult to adequately pay tribute to his accomplishments, and his impact on botany in a single
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The New World Bays (Litsea, Lauraceae). A Botanical, Chemical, Pharmacological and Ecological Review in Relation to their Traditional and Potential Applications as Phytomedicines Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-06-22 Alfredo López-Caamal, Ricardo Reyes-Chilpa
The genus Litsea (Lauraceae) comprises eight species in the American Continent collectively known as “laurel”. Here, we review their botany, ethnobotany, ecology, chemistry and pharmacology to promote their international recognition, and to outline their use as condiments and as potential sources of novel phytomedicines. “Laurel” leaves are widely used as a spice and in traditional medicine throughout
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Ecological and Biological Features of the Primrose Distribution in Transbaikalia as the Model Territory of Eastern Siberia Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-06-07 Margarita Samburova, Vladimir Safonov, Sofia Avdushko
The present work examines the ecological and biological characteristics of primrose plants and the regional characteristics of their distribution on the basis of field observations using the “releve” method and an examination of herbarium specimens. Point data were derived from field surveys from 2010 through 2020 and herbarium collections. Based on the results, 12 primrose taxa of the genus Primula
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A Brief Retrospective of Roy Halling’s Contributions to Basidiomycete Systematics and Biogeography Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-05-28 Todd W. Osmundson
Dr. Roy Halling retired in December, 2018 after 34 years as Curator of Fungi at the New York Botanical Garden. This brief retrospective recognizes Dr. Halling’s many contributions to the fields of basidiomycete systematics and biogeography through his scientific publications and field guides, field expeditions on five continents, international network of collaborators, training of students and parataxonomists
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Rhizanthes , the Forgotten Relative of Rafflesia in the Rafflesiaceae Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-05-18 Adhityo Wicaksono, Ghea Putri Cristy, Reza Raihandhany, Sofi Mursidawati, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Agus Susatya
Rhizanthes is a holoparasitic plant of the Rafflesiaceae, and, just like Rafflesia, its host is Tetrastigma (Vitaceae). Unlike Rafflesia, very little research has been conducted on Rhizanthes other than a few studies focusing on its taxonomy and anatomy, and limited studies on its propagation, despite some ethnomedicinal uses in several regions of Indonesia. Wild populations of Rhizanthes are declining
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A Comprehensive Review on Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Rauvolfia L. (Apocynaceae) Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-05-04 Saranya Surendran, Ramasubbu Raju, Priya Prasannan, Anjana Surendran
Rauvolfia, commonly known as devil peppers belongs to the family Apocynaceae has recorded as native to tropical areas of the world with about 110 species of smaller to medium-large sized shrubs/trees. The ethnopharmacologial studies were attempted to prove the medicinal values of several species of Rauvolfia by many researchers. Although, there is poor exploration on information on the account on ethnobotany
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From the Machete to the Microscope: Dennis Stevenson, Plant Morphologist Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-04-26 Paula J. Rudall, Chelsea D. Specht
To mark the commencement of Dennis Stevenson’s status as Senior Curator Emeritus at New York Botanical Garden, we present a brief and subjective overview of his academic achievements to date. We highlight his deep and scholarly background in plant morphology, his adherence to cladistic methodologies for testing hypotheses of organismal relationships, especially in cycads and monocots, and his inspirational
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Plant Biogeography and Vegetation Patterns of the Mediterranean Islands Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-04-22 Frédéric Médail
With about 11,100 islands and islets of which ca. 250 are regularly inhabited by human, the Mediterranean Sea represents one of the regions of the world with the most islands and archipelagos. These numerous islands represent a significant component of the Mediterranean biodiversity, notably with the presence of range-restricted species and peculiar vegetation types. The aim of this review is to provide
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Betula utilis D. Don: an Ecologically and Economically Important Timberline Species of Himalayan Region in Jeopardy Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-03-25 Zishan Ahmad Wani, Shreekar Pant
Betula utilis D. Don (Betulaceae), commonly known as Himalayan Birch or Bhojpatra especially in Indian Himalayan Region is socio-culturally and ecologically valued and considered a keystone species which plays a significant role in the functioning of the timberline ecosystem. It forms an integral part of day-to-day life of the Himalayan people, as it is deeply associated with the culture of the locals
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Wm. Wayt Thomas: A Career in Botany Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-03-25 Maria Regina de Vasconcellos Barbosa, Douglas C. Daly
During a botanical career that has spanned more than 35 years – almost all that time based at The New York Botanical Garden –, Wm. Wayt Thomas has participated in over 100 field expeditions and published almost 200 scientific works including two edited volumes, advised or co-advised 15 doctoral students, and became one of the world authorities on the systematics of the Cyperaceae. His research programs
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Brian Morey Boom, Ph.D., an Appreciation Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-03-22 Gregory Long
On the occasion of the retirement of Brian Boom. PhD from his position as the Vice President for Conservation Strategy at the New York Botanical Garden, this appreciation summarizes his long and fruitful career.
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Andrew Henderson, a Boundless Zeal for Palms Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-03-19 Rodrigo Bernal
A short reminiscence of Andrew Henderson’s interaction with the author is provided, as well as a general overview of his palm research.
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Chuck Peters Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-03-12 Christine Padoch
This article is a brief appreciation of the career of tropical field ecologist Chuck Peters at the Institute of Economic Botany of the New York Botanical Garden. Peters’ research in Amazonian Peru, Indonesia, and other tropical forests is featured. His preference for research on disturbed, heavily managed, and often young, forests with especial importance for local communities distinguish his work
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The Calix Tube and Floral Nectar Tissue in Passiflora L.: What Can they Tell us about the Flower Structure Evolution? Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-03-10 Leticia de Mattos, Caroline Piovesan, Adriano Silvério
Reproduction in Passifloraceae Juss. ex Roussel can involve self-compatible and self-incompatible systems, where the participation of biotic pollinators is necessary. The behavior of pollinators can be influenced by chemical and morphological characteristics of flowers, and among the kind rewards offered to pollinators is nectar. This study analyzed the anatomy of the calyx tube and floral nectar of
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Aquaporins Responses under Challenging Environmental Conditions and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-03-10 Arti Gautam, Akhilesh Kumar Pandey
Aquaporins are important transmembrane channel proteins required for the transport of water and nutrients to maintain plant water relations and its survival. The aquaporins have a characteristic structure and are divided into 5 distinct isoforms such as plasma membrane intrinsic proteins (PIP), tonoplast intrinsic protein (TIP), small basic intrinsic protein (SIP), nodulin-26 like intrinsic protein
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Evolution and Biology of CRISPR System: A New Era Tool for Genome Editing in Plants Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-03-05 Shilpi Sharma, Jyoti Vakhlu
It’s an evolution of its own kind that a technology changed the interface of biology in such a short expanse of time. Merely a decade ago, scientists reported that the CRISPR-Cas (clustered regularly interspaced short Palindromic repeats-CRISPR associated) system is the part of bacteria and archea’s adaptive immune system which helps in withstanding the attack against invading viruses by acquiring
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Crowberry ( Empetrum ): A Chief Arctic Traditional Indigenous Fruit in Need of Economic and Ecological Management Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-02-25 Janick Lorion, Ernest Small
The genus Empetrum (Ericaceae) is controversially classified taxonomically. It is conservatively treated as comprising one variable widespread circumboreal/circumarctic species, E. nigrum, usually known as black crowberry (although there are other fruit colors), and a comparatively localized circumantarctic species, E. rubrum, called red crowberry. For millennia in the Northern Hemisphere crowberries
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Phytogeographic Elements and Vegetation along the River Panjkora - Classification and Ordination Studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains Range Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-02-25 Shakil Ahmad Zeb, Shujaul Mulk Khan, Zeeshan Ahmad, Abdullah
Distributions of plant species over the earth’s surface are neither random nor even, but are geographic specific and characterized by specific sets of environmental and climatic factors. The current study aimed to classify the vegetation along the River Panjkora of the district Dir Lower, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan into different phytogeographic units via exercising the Multivariate statistical techniques
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Germination and Seed/Embryo Size in Holoparasitic Flowering Plants with “Dust Seeds” and an Undifferentiated Embryo Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-02-09 Jerry M. Baskin, Carol C. Baskin
“Dust seeds” with an undifferentiated embryo and unipolar germination are produced by holoparasitic species in 10 families of angiosperms. However, aside from a few Orobanchaceae species important in agriculture (crop weeds) and in Chinese traditional medicine we know little about seed germination in these achlorophyllous plants. Our primary purpose was to review the literature on seed germination
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African Medicinal Plants Useful for Cognition and Memory: Therapeutic Implications for Alzheimer’s Disease Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-02-02 Adaze Bijou Enogieru, Oghenakhogie Iroboudu Momodu
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder linked to increasing age, is the primary cause of dementia in the world. Clinically, it is characterized by cognitive impairments, progressive memory deficits and diminished learning ability. Despite the comprehensive research in AD, none of the existing treatments prevents the onset and progression of the disease. The use of medicinal
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The cultivation and domestication of wheat and barley in Iran, brief review of a long history Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Farrokh Ghahremaninejad, Ehsan Hoseini, Sahar Jalali
Wheat and barley are among the most important staple foods, originally exploited, cultivated and domesticated in the Near East, in places between the Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea and Western slopes of the Zagros Mountains, at the beginning of the Holocene epoch. Almost all wild progenitors of the domesticated species of wheat and barley naturally grow in Iran, a Near Eastern Country, and
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Reproductive biology, ecological life history/demography and genetic diversity of the megagenus Astragalus (Fabaceae, Papilionoideae) Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-01-22 Elias Soltani, Fatemeh Benakashani, Jerry M. Baskin, Carol C. Baskin
Astragalus is the largest genus of seed plants; however, information on its reproductive biology and life history is widely scattered in the literature. About 96% of the species are perennials and 4% annuals; many are rare endemics. Astragalus species are obligate or facultative outcrossers, and inbreeding depression is higher in self-compatible (SC) than in self-incompatible (SI) species. The most
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Corrigendum to: The Pantepui in the Brazilian Amazon: Vascular Flora of Serra Do Aracá, a Cradle of Diversity, Richness and Endemism Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-01-14 Rafael Gomes Barbosa-Silva,Marcelo Leandro Bueno,Paulo Henrique Labiak,Marcus Alberto Nadruz Coelho,Gustavo Martinelli,Rafaela Campostrini Forzza
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Controversy over the Mode of Growth of Cambial Cylinder Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-01-07 Adam Miodek, Wiesław Włoch, Muhammad Iqbal, Aldona Gizińska, Paweł Kojs
Based on mathematical modelling, this review article describes the mechanism of expansion in the circumference of vascular cambium due to radial growth leading to increase in the tree-trunk diameter, and emphasizes upon the huge difference in the rate of symplastic growth of cambial initials in two different directions, viz. radial and circumferential. On the basis of anatomical evidence regarding
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Review of Piper species growing in the Brazilian State of Paraná with emphasize on the vegetative anatomy and biological activities Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Vera Lucia Pereira dos Santos, Izabelle Cristina Garcia Rodrigues, Rodrigo Berté, Vijayasankar Raman, Iara José Messias-Reason, Jane Manfron Budel
The State of Parana has a diversity of plants that are used in the traditional medicine and among them are some of the representatives of the Piperaceae family. Piper is the one of the most important genera of this family and its species show similar morphology and different biological activities. The literature shows that approximately 54 species of Piper have been described in the State of Paraná
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Sixty Years with the Chrysobalanaceae Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2020-12-14 Ghillean T. Prance
A review is given of the studies of Ghillean Prance and associates on the Chrysobalanaceae over the past sixty years. This has focussed on defining the generic boundaries in the family and on monographic work with a worldwide approach to this pantropical family. The importance of field studies for work on monographs and Floras is emphasized. Monographs are still the basis for much work on conservation
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Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Metabolism under Adverse Environmental Conditions: a Review Bot. Rev. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Pedro García-Caparrós, Luigi De Filippis, Alvina Gul, Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Munir Ozturk, Volkan Altay, María Teresa Lao
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) originate as a natural byproduct in standard metabolism of oxygen activities. The principal sites of ROS generation in the cell are apoplast, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes. These ROS can induce cellular injuries by proteins oxidation, lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage, which finally may result in plant cellular death. Under regular circumstances, there is