Asplenium scolopendrium Sporophyte Adapts to Winter Conditions by Changing its Lipid Fatty Acid Composition
Alexander Voronkov,
Tatiana Ivanova
Abstract:Ferns are one of the oldest land plants. Among them, there are species that, during the course of evolution, have adapted to living in temperate climates and under winter conditions. Asplenium scolopendrium is one such species whose fronds are able to tolerate low subzero temperatures in winter. It is known that the resistance of ferns to freezing is associated with their prevention of desiccation via unique properties of the xylem and effective photoprotective mechanisms. In this work, the composition of A. s… Show more
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