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The grass megagametophyte and its possible phylogenetic implications

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The structure of the grasses megagametophyte is considered to be characteristic enough as to deserve a particular place in the megagametophyte typology. Furthermore, it is compared with those of other Monocotyledonous families to point out embryological affinities.

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  1. Instituto Multidisciplinario, Biología Vegetal, Casilla de Correo 495, 5000, Córdoba, Argentina

    Ana M. Anton & Alfredo E. Cocucci

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  1. Ana M. Anton
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Both are members of the “Carrera del Investigador” (Conicet, Argentina).

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Anton, A.M., Cocucci, A.E. The grass megagametophyte and its possible phylogenetic implications. Pl Syst Evol 146, 117–121 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00984058

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