Browsing by Author "Brinton, Erin"
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Evolutionary Relationships and Physiological Traits of Agaves and Yuccas with Contractile Roots
Brinton, Erin (2008-01-01)Root contraction, found among a variety of agave and yucca species, is not only of physiological importance but may also provide evidence of evolutionary linkages between species. To better resolve evolutionary relationships ... -
Evolutionary Relationships and Physiological Traits of Agaves and Yuccas with Contractile Roots
Brinton, Erin (2009-01-01)Root contraction, found among a variety of agave and yucca species, is not only of physiological importance but may also provide evidence of evolutionary linkages between species. To better resolve evolutionary relationships ... -
The Effect of High Temperatures and Drought Conditions on Contractile Root Function in Hesperoyucca whipplei
Brinton, Erin (2006-01-01)The coastal yucca species Hesperoyucca whipplei maintains specialized thickened contractile roots that function to pull the plant down further in the soil during periods of seasonal drought. Since H. whipplei is native ...