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Vascular function of the T3/modern clade WUSCHEL-Related HOMEOBOX transcription factor genes predate apical meristem-maintenance function
BackgroundPlants have the lifelong ability to generate new organs due to the persistent functioning of stem cells. In seed plants, groups of stem...
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Multiple and integrated functions of floral C-class MADS-box genes in flower and fruit development of Physalis floridana
Key messageThis work reveals potentially multiple and integrated roles in flower and fruit development of floral C-class MADS-box genes in Physalis .
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Identification of superior haplotypes for flowering time in pigeonpea through candidate gene-based association study of a diverse minicore collection
Key MessageIn current study candidate gene (261 genes) based association map** on 144 pigeonpea accessions for flowering time and related traits...
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Inducible, Tissue-Specific Gene Expression in Arabidopsis Using GR-LhG4-Mediated Trans-Activation
Inducible, tissue-specific gene expression is a potent tool to study gene regulatory networks as it allows spatially and temporally controlled...
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A tandem CCCH type zinc finger protein gene CpC3H3 from Chimonanthus praecox promotes flowering and enhances drought tolerance in Arabidopsis
BackgroundCCCH-type zinc finger proteins play important roles in plant development and biotic/abiotic stress responses. Wintersweet ( Chimonanthus...
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Development of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) plants with StLEAFY knockout
Main conclusionStLFY -knockout potato plants were developed using CRISPR/Cas9 system. Inflorescences of edited plants transited to flowering, but...
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Developmental stochasticity and variation in floral phyllotaxis
Floral phyllotaxis is a relatively robust phenotype; trimerous and pentamerous arrangements are widely observed in monocots and core eudicots....
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Transcriptome analysis of apical meristem enriched bud samples for size dependent flowering commitment in Crocus sativus reveal role of sugar and auxin signalling
BackgroundCultivation of Crocus sativus (saffron) faces challenges due to inconsistent flowering patterns and variations in yield. Flowering takes...
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Factors specifying sex determination in maize
Plant architecture is an important feature for agronomic performance in crops. In maize, which is a monoecious plant, separation of floral organs to...
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Knox homologs shoot meristemless (STM) and KNAT6 are epistatic to CLAVATA3 (CLV3) during shoot meristem development in Arabidopsis thaliana
BackgroundIn Arabidopsis , the genes SHOOT MERISTEMLESS ( STM ) and CLAVATA 3 ( CLV3 ) antagonistically regulate shoot meristem development. STM is...
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Inter-species functional compatibility of the Theobroma cacao and Arabidopsis FT orthologs: 90 million years of functional conservation of meristem identity genes
BackgroundIn angiosperms the transition to flowering is controlled by a complex set of interacting networks integrating a range of developmental,...
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The cacao gene atlas: a transcriptome developmental atlas reveals highly tissue-specific and dynamically-regulated gene networks in Theobroma cacao L
BackgroundTheobroma cacao , the cocoa tree, is a tropical crop grown for its highly valuable cocoa solids and fat which are the basis of a...
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The Roles of MADS-Box Genes During Orchid Floral Development
Orchids have flowers of unique beauty that are remarkable for their zygomorphic syndrome, which can be summarized as a floral architecture based on...
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Co-ordinated responses to endogenous and environmental triggers allow a well-timed floral transition in plants
The initiation of flowering is a crucial event in the life cycle of plants. Flowering marks the transition of the plant from its vegetative to...
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Characterization of a new rice OsMADS1 null mutant generated by homologous recombination-mediated gene targeting
Main conclusionA new, stable, null mutant of OsMADS1 generated by homologous recombination-based gene targeting in an indica rice confirms its...
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A CYC–RAD–DIV–DRIF interaction likely pre-dates the origin of floral monosymmetry in Lamiales
BackgroundAn outstanding question in evolutionary biology is how genetic interactions defining novel traits evolve. They may evolve either by de novo...
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Functions of the E-class Floral Homeotic Genes in Several Common Dicotyledons
The identity of the floral organs is defined by a small group of transcriptional regulators, and the activities of these proteins can specify the...
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Study of genetic modifications of flower development and methylation status in phytoplasma infected Brassica (Brassica rapa L.)
BackgroundThe plants of B. rapa (syn. B. campestris ) are the most important food crop of Pakistan for the production of cooking oil. Brassica plants...
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Floral transcriptomes reveal gene networks in pineapple floral growth and fruit development
Proper flower development is essential for sexual reproductive success and the setting of fruits and seeds. The availability of a high quality genome...
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Transcriptome profiling at the transition to the reproductive stage uncovers stage and tissue-specific genes in wheat
BackgroundThe transition from vegetative to floral phase is the result of complex crosstalk of exogenous and endogenous floral integrators. This...
