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The tomato SlSHINE3 transcription factor regulates fruit cuticle formation and epidermal patterning.
The New phytologist - 1 Jan 2013
Shi Jian Xin, Adato Avital, Alkan Noam, He Yonghua, Lashbrooke Justin, Matas Antonio J, Meir Sagit, Malitsky Sergey, Isaacson Tal, Prusky Dov, Leshkowitz Dena, Schreiber Lukas, Granell Antonio R, Widemann Emilie, Grausem Bernard, Pinot Franck, Rose Jocelyn K C, Rogachev Ilana, Rothan Christophe, Aharoni Asaph
Abstract excerpt
Fleshy tomato fruit typically lacks stomata; therefore, a proper cuticle is particularly vital for fruit development and interaction with the surroundings. Here, we characterized the tomato SlSHINE3 (SlSHN3) transcription factor to extend our limited knowledge regarding the regulation of cuticle formation in fleshy fruits. We created SlSHN3 overexpressing and silenced plants, and used them for detailed analysis...
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