In this review, Lakehal et al. chart the evolution of root systems, discussing key innovations in root morphology and the regulatory mechanisms that enabled land plants to adapt. They argue that crop ...

AbstractBackground and Aims. Isoetales is a clade of lycopsids that evolved colossal arborescent forms during their Palaeozoic prime but today are represen

A key feature of extant conifer forests is the high percentage of seeds that germinate and establish on dead wood; in some forests, this can exceed 90%. This deadwood can act as an ideal nursery for...

The gradual unfurling of fronds from tightly coiled tips, termed fiddleheads or croziers, is one of the most recognizable features of the fern lineage…