L. is a tree species of significant economic and ecological importance. Prior studies of the seed coat have predominantly focused on the sarcotesta and sclerotesta, with less attention paid to the endotesta.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis an economically valuable tree worldwide. The species has nearly become extinct during the Quaternary, which has likely resulted in reduction of its genetic variability. The genetic variability is now conserved in few natural populations in China and a number of cultivars that are, however, derived from a few ancient trees, helping the species survive in China through medieval times.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAs a representative of gymnosperms, the discovery of natural haploids of L. has opened a new door for its research. Haploid germplasm has always been a research material of interest to researchers because of its special characteristics.
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