Identification of Candidate Expansin Genes Associated with Seed Weight in Pomegranate (<i>Punica granatum</i> L.)

Seed weight is an important target trait in pomegranate breeding and culture. Expansins act by loosening plant cell walls and cellulosic materials, permitting turgor-driven cell enlargement. However, the role of expansin genes (<i>EXPs</i>) in pomegranate seed weight remains elusive. A t...

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Main Authors: Chunyan Liu, Haoyu Zhao, Jiyu Li, Zhen Cao, Bo Deng, Xin Liu, Gaihua Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/2/212