Capsella

Curr Biol. 2018 Sep 10;28(17):R920-R921. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2018.06.033.

Abstract

Capsella species, including the well-known Shephard's purse, are characterized by small white flowers and heart-shaped fruit. But read on to discover the fascinating insights these diminutive plants have to reveal about the evolution of self-fertilizing plants.

MeSH terms

  • Biological Evolution*
  • Capsella / genetics*
  • Flowers
  • Genetics, Population
  • Ploidies*
  • Reproduction / genetics