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Rootstock genotype influences heat stress-disrupted hormonal regulation and physiological status in pepper ovaries.
BMC plant biology - 30 Apr 2026
Padilla Yaiza Gara, Cruzado-Rodríguez Raquel, Molleja-Pulido Gema, Calatayud Ángeles, Martínez-Melgarejo Purificación A, Albacete Alfonso, López-Galarza Salvador, Gisbert-Mullor Ramón
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Risen temperatures result in a notable decline in pepper yield, predominantly due to their direct impact on fruit set. The female gametophyte has been less studied than male reproductive organs but proven to be heat-sensitive. Phytohormones regulate responses to adverse environmental conditions and developmental processes as fruit set, but there is lack of research on pepper reproductive organs. Grafting has...
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