title: Evolution of stomatal function in 'lower' land plants.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Beerling
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK.
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Franks
mesh_terms: D005075:Biological Evolution; D018521:Plant Physiological Phenomena / Q000235:genetics; D054046:Plant Stomata / Q000502:physiology*
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