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Leaf developmental plasticity of Ranunculus flabellaris in response to terrestrial and submerged environments

Nadia C. Bruni, +2 more
- 01 Jun 1996 - 
- Vol. 74, Iss: 6, pp 823-837
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Morphological and anatomical traits of mature leaves grown terrestrially, submerged, or after transfer at 8, 16, or 24 days were measured and assessed using analysis of variance and principal components analysis.
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Environmentally induced developmental plasticity is characteristic of many heterophyllous semiaquatic species, including Ranunculus flabellaris. Underwater shoots of this species form leaves with e...

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Adaptation to heterogeneous environments. i. variation in heterophylly in ranunculus flammula l.

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Ontogeny of Photosynthetic Performance in Fragaria virginiana under Changing Light Regimes

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