Coupled enhancer and coding sequence evolution of a homeobox gene shaped leaf diversity
Here we investigate mechanisms underlying the diversification of biological forms using crucifer leaf shape as an example. We show that evolution of an enhancer element in the homeobox gene REDUCED COMPLEXITY (RCO) altered leaf shape by changing gene expression from the distal leaf blade to its base...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
2016
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