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Ribosomal RNA Genes and Plant Development

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The number of copies of the ribosomal RNA genes varies considerably between the different plant species studied. It does seem, however, that there is no gross amplification or deletion of these genes during the development of a particular plant.

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INGLE, J., SINCLAIR, J. Ribosomal RNA Genes and Plant Development. Nature 235, 30–32 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/235030a0

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