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Ethylene plays a dual role in sex determination and fruit shape in cucurbits.
Current biology : CB - 6 Jun 2022
Boualem Adnane, Berthet Serge, Devani Ravi Sureshbhai, Camps Celine, Fleurier Sebastien, Morin Halima, Troadec Christelle, Giovinazzo Nathalie, Sari Nebahat, Dogimont Catherine, Bendahmane Abdelhafid
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Shapes of vegetables and fruits are the result of adaptive evolution and human selection. Modules controlling organ shape have been identified. However, little is known about signals coordinating organ development and shape. Here, we describe the characterization of a melon mutation rf1, leading to round fruit. Histological analysis of rf1 flower and fruits revealed fruit shape is determined at flower stage 8,...
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