Genomic Clues to the Evolutionary Success of Polyploid Plants

@article{Hegarty2008GenomicCT,
  title={Genomic Clues to the Evolutionary Success of Polyploid Plants},
  author={Matthew J Hegarty and Simon J Hiscock},
  journal={Current Biology},
  year={2008},
  volume={18},
  pages={R435-R444}
}
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