Article
Peridermal fruit skin formation in Actinidia sp. (kiwifruit) is associated with genetic loci controlling russeting and cuticle formation.
BMC plant biology - 14 Jul 2021
Macnee Nikolai, Hilario Elena, Tahir Jibran, Currie Alastair, Warren Ben, Rebstock Ria, Hallett Ian C, Chagné David, Schaffer Robert J, Bulley Sean M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The skin (exocarp) of fleshy fruit is hugely diverse across species. Most fruit types have a live epidermal skin covered by a layer of cuticle made up of cutin while a few create an outermost layer of dead cells (peridermal layer). RESULTS: In this study we undertook crosses between epidermal and peridermal skinned kiwifruit, and showed that epidermal skin is a semi-dominant trait. Furthermore,...
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