If KNOX1 activity is loss again in these European isocotylous species, this might imply meristem genes can generate developmental plasticity as a result of ecological adaptation.

• 若未来结果也显示KNOX1同时在大子叶也丧失表现能力，这将显示这些分生组织活性基因可以因生态适应造成发育机制的可塑性。