Water Lily in the UT Gardens, Knoxville (IMAGE)

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

Water Lily in the UT Gardens, Knoxville

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A new study published in Nature reports the genome sequence of one species of water lily, and the conclusion of the 47 coauthors is that most flowering plants may owe their success, including their scent, in part to the genetic innovations observed in the delicate water lily.

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Photo of specimen in the University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville, by G. Clemons, courtesy UTIA.

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