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Evolution of the stomatal regulation of plant water content
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posted on 2023-05-19, 06:57 authored by Timothy BrodribbTimothy Brodribb, McAdam, SAMTerrestrial productivity today is regulated by stomatal movements, but this has only been the case since “stomatophytes” became dominant on the land 390 million years ago. In this review, we examine evidence for the function of early stomata, found on or near the reproductive structures of bryophyte-like fossils, and consider how this function may have changed through time as vascular plants evolved and diversified. We explore the controversial insights that have come from observing natural variation, rather than genetic manipulation, as a primary tool for understanding the function of the stomatal valve system.
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Publication title
Plant PhysiologyVolume
174Pagination
639-649ISSN
0032-0889Department/School
School of Natural SciencesPublisher
Amer Soc Plant BiologistsPlace of publication
15501 Monona Drive, Rockville, USA, Md, 20855Rights statement
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