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Deletion of the miR172 target site in a TOE-type gene is a strong candidate variant for dominant double-flower trait in Rosaceae.
The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology - 1 Oct 2018
Gattolin Stefano, Cirilli Marco, Pacheco Igor, Ciacciulli Angelo, Da Silva Linge Cássia, Mauroux Jehan-Baptiste, Lambert Patrick, Cammarata Elia, Bassi Daniele, Pascal Thierry, Rossini Laura
Abstract excerpt
Double flowers with supernumerary petals have been selected by humans for their attractive appearance and commercial value in several ornamental plants, including Prunus persica (peach), a recognized model for Rosaceae genetics and genomics. Despite the relevance of this trait, knowledge of the underlying genes is limited. Of two distinct loci controlling the double-flower phenotype in peach, we focused on the...
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