Genetic basis for glandular trichome formation in cotton
Cotton plants are characterized by the presence of darkly pigmented glands that accumulate metabolites that contribute to plant defence but limit the use of cottonseed as food. Here, Ma et al. provide evidence that GoPGF, a bHLH transcription factor, is responsible for gland formation.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2016-01-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms10456 |