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Michael Borg
English
Plant Sciences
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Open AccessGenetic control of generative cell shape by DUO1 in Arabidopsis
The main features of generative cell morphogenesis, formation of a cytoplasmic projection and elongation of the GC body, operate through independent genetic pathways.
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Open AccessThe epigenetic origin of life history transitions in plants and algae
Plants and algae have a complex life history that transitions between distinct life forms called the sporophyte and the gametophyte. This phenomenon—called the alternation of generations—has fascinated botanis...
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Comparative transcriptomic analysis reveals conserved programmes underpinning organogenesis and reproduction in land plants
The appearance of plant organs mediated the explosive radiation of land plants, which shaped the biosphere and allowed the establishment of terrestrial animal life. The evolution of organs and immobile gametes...
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Open AccessA simple and robust protocol for immunostaining Arabidopsis pollen nuclei
Pollen represents the male sexual lineage in flowering plants. At maturity, pollen grains are composed of a companion vegetative cell with embedded sperm. During pollen development, these two cell types acquir...
