Distribution of XTH, Expansin, and Secondary-wall-related CesA in Floral and Fruit Abscission Zones during Fruit Development in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

After fruit development is triggered by pollination, the abscission zone (AZ) in the fruit pedicel strengthens its adhesion to keep the fruit attached. We previously reported that xyloglucan and arabinan accumulation in the AZ accompanies the shedding of unpollinated flowers. After the fruit has dev...

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Main Authors: Mutsumi eTsuchiya, Shinobu eSatoh, Hiroaki eIwai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2015.00323/full