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Epigenetic imbalance and the floral developmental abnormality of the in vitro-regenerated oil palm Elaeis guineensis.
Annals of botany - 1 Dec 2011
Jaligot Estelle, Adler Sophie, Debladis Émilie, Beulé Thierry, Richaud Frédérique, Ilbert Pascal, Finnegan E Jean, Rival Alain
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The large-scale clonal propagation of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is being stalled by the occurrence of the mantled somaclonal variation. Indeed, this abnormality which presents a homeotic-like conversion of male floral organs into carpelloid structures, hampers oil production since the supernumerary female organs are either sterile or produce fruits with poor oil yields. SCOPE: In the last 15 years,...
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