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Kutschera, U., Niklas, K. Photosynthesis research on yellowtops: Macroevolutionn in progress. Theory Biosci. 125, 81–92 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thbio.2006.06.001

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Keywords

  • Compensation Point
  • Bundle Sheath Cell
  • Flaveria Species
  • Leaf Photosynthetic Characteristic
  • Macroevolutionary Event