Mutations overlying the miR172 target site of TOE-type genes are prime candidate variants for the double-flower trait in mei

Abstract Mutations affecting flower shape in many plants have been favored by human selection, and various fruit trees are also grown for ornamental purposes. Mei (Prunus mume) is a dual purpose tree originated in China well known in the Western world for its generous early blooms, often bearing dou...

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Main Authors: Stefano Gattolin, Elisa Calastri, Maria Rosaria Tassone, Marco Cirilli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-57589-8