Genomic study reveals evolutionary secrets of banyan tree

ScienceDaily
Oct 8, 2020, 12:12 pm125 pts
The banyan fig tree Ficus microcarpa is famous for its aerial roots, which sprout from branches and eventually reach the soil. The tree also has a unique relationship with a wasp that has coevolved with it and is the only insect that can pollinate it. In a new study, researchers identify regions in the banyan…

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