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Shoot development in plants: time for a change

E J Lawson¹, R S Poethig

¹Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadephia 19104-6018, USA.

Trends in Genetics : TIG

|July 1, 1995

Summary

Plant shoot development involves distinct phases. Altering the timing of these phases impacts plant form and evolution, with genetic studies identifying key regulatory genes.

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Area of Science:

Plant Biology
Developmental Biology
Genetics

Background:

Plant shoot systems develop through sequential phases.
The timing of these developmental phases influences shoot morphogenesis.
Phase change timing is significant for plant evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the genetic regulation of phase change in plant shoot development.
To understand the evolutionary implications of altered phase change timing.

Main Methods:

Genetic analysis in model organisms like maize and Arabidopsis.
Comparative studies of plant development.

Main Results:

Identification of specific genes controlling phase change.
A proposed model for the genetic regulation of shoot phase change.

Conclusions:

Genetic factors play a crucial role in regulating plant shoot development timing.
Understanding phase change contributes to knowledge of plant evolution and morphogenesis.

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