<i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> (1 of 3) (IMAGE)

University of Leeds

<i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> (1 of 3)

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Scientists have misunderstood one of the most fundamental processes in the life of plants because Arabidopsis thaliana -- the dominant model used by plant scientists -- is actually quite an unusual organism.

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University of Leeds

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