Plant Genome Duplication May Explain Flowering Plant Survival After the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid

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• – Asteroid impact led to mass extinction, but flowering plants survived due to genome duplication, allowing for rapid adaptation to changing environment.
• – This event may have been a key factor in the evolution of flowering plants, enabling them to thrive in diverse ecosystems.
• – The study's findings provide insights into the mechanisms behind plant survival and adaptation in response to catastrophic events.