title: When paleontology and molecular genetics meet: a genetic context for the evolution of conifer ovuliferous scales.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, University of Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 31, B-3001, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ruelens
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, University of Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 31, B-3001, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Koen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Geuten
mesh_terms: D005075:Biological Evolution; D018506:Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; D017343:Genes, Plant; D026161:MADS Domain Proteins / Q000235:genetics*; D063246:Organogenesis, Plant / Q000235:genetics*; D028222:Picea / Q000235:genetics*; D018514:Plant Structures / Q000254:growth & development*
chemical_list: D026161:MADS Domain Proteins
keywords: Picea; Pseudovoltzia; Thuringiostrobus; acrocona; conifer; development
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