Expansion of PmBEAT genes in the Prunus mume genome induces characteristic floral scent production

Chinese plum: Unraveling the genetics of scent Prunus mume, Chinese plum, owes its unique scent to extra gene copies. Researchers knew the main component of P. mume blooms’ prized scent, but the details of its production were unknown. Qixiang Zhang at the Beijing Forestry University and co-workers i...

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Main Authors: Fei Bao, Anqi Ding, Tengxun Zhang, Le Luo, Jia Wang, Tangren Cheng, Qixiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2019-02-01
Series:Horticulture Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-018-0104-4