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OverviewOne of the most important topics in evolutionary biology concerns the origin and evolution of sex-determining systems and sex chromosomes. Certain plant species display younger sex-chromosome systems in different evolutionary stages. It is thought that the same evolutionary forces described for animals are operating in plants. However, in opposition to the situation in animals, sex-determining mechanisms seem to be more flexible, and most species with separate sexes have evolved directly from ancestors with both sex functions. These features make plants excellent models for studies on sex determination. In this context, early evolved plant-sex chromosomes have given rise to many studies in recent years. In this book, the most recent findings are highlighted and reviewed, focusing specifically on model species, including Carica papaya, Fragaria virginiana, Silene latifolia and Rumex acetosa Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rafael Navajas-Pérez , Pedro J Sola-Campoy , Carmelo Ruiz Rejón , Roberto de la HerránPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Weight: 0.208kg ISBN: 9781614702368ISBN 10: 1614702365 Pages: 126 Publication Date: 17 April 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |