Welwitschia’s genome reveals the unique biology that underpins desert longevity
Circa 2021 face_with_colon_three
Welwitschia Mirabilis, a plant with only two leaves that can survive in the harsh conditions of Africa’s desert, is unique. The authors present the chromosome level genome assembly of Welwitschia mirabilis and explain how gene function, regulation and adaptation have led to its unique morphology.
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-24528-4
