Comprehensive Evolutionary Analysis of the <i>SMXL</i> Gene Family in Rosaceae: Further Insights into Its Origin, Expansion, Diversification, and Role in Regulating Pear Branching

<i>SMXL</i> genes constitute a conserved gene family that is ubiquitous in angiosperms and involved in regulating various plant processes, including branching, leaf elongation, and anthocyanin biosynthesis, but little is known about their molecular functions in pear branching. Here, we p...

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Main Authors: Chunxiao Liu, Xianda Jiang, Susha Liu, Yilong Liu, Hui Li, Zhonghua Wang, Jialiang Kan, Qingsong Yang, Xiaogang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/5/2971