Over 450 million years ago, plants began the epic transition from water to dry land. Among the first pioneers were the ancestors of humble hornworts, a group of small, unassuming plants that have ...

Researchers decoded the genomes of ten hornwort species, revealing stable chromosomes and dynamic accessory DNA despite 300 million years of evolution. Highlighting hornworts' role in early land plant ...

An international research team led by the University of Zurich and the Boyce Thompson Institute illuminate the origin of land plants by analyzing the first hornwort genomes. In this ancient group ...

Hornwort does not root itself into sediment and reproduces quickly, so once it's found in waterways, it can be difficult to control. Photo / Trevor James The Canterbury regional council is on the ...

'Wort' is an old Middle English word meaning 'plant' or 'herb' that survives in common names like Ragwort, Woundwort, Hornwort and others.

Hornwort genomes provide clues on how plants conquered the land Date: January 6, 2025 Source: Boyce Thompson Institute Summary: Over 450 million years ago, plants began the epic transition from ...

An international research team illuminates the origin of land plants by analyzing the first hornwort genomes. In this ancient group of land plants, they discovered genes that could help crops grow ...

Over 450 million years ago, plants began the epic transition from water to dry land. Among the first pioneers were the ancestors of humble hornworts, a group of small, unassuming plants that have ...