Rorippa
''Rorippa'' is a globally distributed genus in the family Brassicaceae, with species occurring on all continents except for Antarctica. ''Rorippa'' species are natively distributed in the Northern Hemisphere through Eurasia and North America, and dispersed into the Southern Hemisphere through long-distance dispersal. ''Rorippa'' species are annual to perennial herbs, usually with yellow flowers and a peppery flavour. They are known commonly as yellowcresses. Description As a close relative of ''Arabidopsis'', ''Rorippa'' has emerged as a group of valuable model organisms for investigating various biological processes. Researchers have utilized ''Rorippa'' to study developmental phenomena such as heterophylly, weediness, and vegetative regeneration. For example, heterophylly is the ability of plants to produce different leaf forms in response to contrasting environments, such as aerial or submerged conditions. This may incur anatomical or physiological changes and facilitate ada ...
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