Development and Molecular Genetics of Marchantia polymorpha

Takayuki Kohchi1, Katsuyuki T Yamato2, Kimitsune Ishizaki3

  • 1Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan; email: tkohchi@lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp, syamaoka@lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp, nishihama@lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp.

Summary

The liverwort Marchantia polymorpha, a model plant, reveals conserved and diversified land plant development mechanisms. Its unique genetics and molecular tools aid in understanding eco-evo-devo biology.