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Conservation and divergence of four kiwifruit SVP-like MADS-box genes suggest distinct roles in kiwifruit bud dormancy and flowering.
Journal of experimental botany - 1 Jan 2012
Wu Rong-Mei, Walton Eric F, Richardson Annette C, Wood Marion, Hellens Roger P, Varkonyi-Gasic Erika
Abstract excerpt
MADS-box genes similar to Arabidopsis SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE (SVP) have been implicated in the regulation of flowering in annual species and bud dormancy in perennial species. Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) are woody perennial vines where bud dormancy and out-growth affect flower development. To determine the role of SVP-like genes in dormancy and flowering of kiwifruit, four MADS-box genes with homology to...
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