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  • Genetics
  • Developmental Biology

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  • R2R3-MYB transcription factors, subgroup 19 (SG19), are implicated in flower development.
  • Previous studies on SG19 functions are complex and species-specific.
  • Clarifying SG19 gene roles is crucial for understanding floral development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the specific functions of SG19 members EOB1 and EOB2 in Petunia axillaris.
  • To differentiate the roles of highly similar SG19 genes.
  • To investigate the genetic regulation of flower maturation and senescence.

Main Methods:

  • CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing was used to target EOB1 and EOB2 in Petunia axillaris.
  • Analysis of knockout and partial loss-of-function mutants.
  • Investigation of ethylene production and metabolic pathways.

Main Results:

  • EOB1 and EOB2 exhibit distinct mutant phenotypes despite high sequence similarity.
  • EOB1 is specifically involved in floral scent emission.
  • EOB2 acts as a repressor of flower bud senescence by inhibiting ethylene production.
  • EOB2 regulates petal and pistil maturation via primary and secondary metabolism.

Conclusions:

  • EOB2 plays a pleiotropic role in flower development, including repressing senescence and regulating maturation.
  • The study provides new insights into the genetic control of flower maturation and senescence.
  • EOB2 function is linked to plant adaptation and pollinator interactions.