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Organ boundary NAC-domain transcription factors are implicated in the evolution of petal fusion.
Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany) - 1 Nov 2016
Zhong J, Powell S, Preston J C
Abstract excerpt
Research rationale: Evolution of fused petals (sympetaly) is considered to be an important innovation that has repeatedly led to increased pollination efficiency, resulting in accelerated rates of plant diversification. Although little is known about the underlying regulation of sympetaly, genetic pathways ancestrally involved in organ boundary establishment (e.g. CUP SHAPED COTYLEDON [CUC] 1-3 genes) are strong...
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