The genetics and physiology of seed dormancy, a crucial trait in common bean domestication

The genetics and physiology of seed dormancy, a crucial trait in common bean domestication

Abstract Background Physical seed dormancy is an important trait in legume domestication. Although seed dormancy is beneficial in wild ecosystems, it is generally considered to be an undesirable trait in crops due to reduction in yield and / or quality. The physiological mechanism and underlying gen...

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Main Authors: Ali Soltani, Katelynn A. Walter, Andrew T. Wiersma, James P. Santiago, Michelle Quiqley, Daniel Chitwood, Timothy G. Porch, Phillip Miklas, Phillip E. McClean, Juan M. Osorno, David B. Lowry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Subjects:
Common bean
Domestication
Dormancy
Germination
Imbibition
Pectin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-02837-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-02837-6

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