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Genetic Mapping and Transcriptomic Analysis of Sepal-Derived Seed Shape in Spinach.
International journal of molecular sciences - 7 Nov 2025
Fatima Mahpara, Ma Xiaokai, Khalid Ehsan, Ming Ray
Abstract excerpt
Spinach is a beloved vegetable crop and widely cultivated worldwide. It is dioecious with male and female plants, although monoecious mutations exist. Female spinach exhibits two distinct sepal morphologies-thorn-shaped and round-shaped determine seed shape and strongly influence seed handling, mechanized sowing, and cultivar classification. To dissect the genetic basis of this trait, we developed an F2...
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