The sex determination process in maize.

doi:10.1126/science.7985019

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The sex determination process in maize.

Science (New York, N.Y.) - 2 Dec 1994

Dellaporta S L, Calderon-Urrea A

Abstract excerpt

Maize partitions the sexes into different flowers on the plant, a condition called monoecy, which facilitates outcrossing. Sex determination in maize is a complex process involving an interplay between genetic determinants, the environment, and hormones. Unisexuality of flowers is achieved by the...

Topics

Genes, Plant
Gibberellins
Models, Biological
Mutation
Zea mays

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