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¹Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tercer Circuito s/n de Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México 04510, México; Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Unidad de Posgrado, Edificio D, 1° Piso, Circuito de Posgrados, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, CDMX, México.

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Evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo) in plants offers unique insights beyond gene-phenotype studies. Morphological evo-devo reveals crucial data on temporal phenotypes and evolution, vital for plant science discovery.

Keywords:

evo-devo heterochrony modularity morphology phenotype-first evolution temporal phenotypes

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Area of Science:

Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Evo-Devo)
Plant Morphology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Evo-devo is commonly perceived as solely investigating gene-phenotype relationships.
Plants possess inherent developmental records within their structures, such as leaf scars and growth rings.
This morphological data offers unique perspectives not obtainable through genetic studies alone.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the broader scope of evo-devo, particularly in plant science.
To emphasize the significance of morphological evo-devo (morpho evo-devo) in understanding plant evolution.
To advocate for the continued integration of morpho evo-devo within the broader evo-devo field.

Main Methods:

Analysis of developmental patterns observable in plant morphology (e.g., leaf scars, wood growth rings, inflorescences).
Interpretation of these morphological records to infer evolutionary processes.
Comparison of insights gained from morphological data versus purely genetic approaches.

Main Results:

Plant morphology provides invaluable data on concepts like heterochrony (evolution of temporal phenotypes) and modularity.
Morpho evo-devo supports the understanding of phenotype-first evolution.
These developmental records offer insights that genetic data alone cannot furnish.

Conclusions:

Morpho evo-devo is a critical component of the evo-devo canon, extending beyond gene-centric views.
Plant scientists must maintain focus on morphological data to generate fundamental biological insights.
Integrating morpho evo-devo ensures a comprehensive understanding of evolutionary and developmental processes in plants.