The Flower Development of Arabidopsis thaliana Affected by Floral Meristem Identity Gene AGL24

Abstract

Abstract: AGAMOUS-LIKE24(AGL24)encodes a typical MADS-domain protein that plays a very important role at different stages of flower development. This paper reviews how AGL24 interacts with other floral meristem identity genes to affect flower development of Arabidopsis thaliana, then regulate flowering time, which will help us to have a better understanding of flowering gene regulatory network and to regulate effectively the flowering time in production. It can provide reference for plant breeding.

Key words: Arabidopsis thaliana, AGL24, Flower development

Jiang Wei, Gu Huiying, Wang Zhimin, Song Ming, Tang Qinglin. The Flower Development of Arabidopsis thaliana Affected by Floral Meristem Identity Gene AGL24[J]. Biotechnology Bulletin, 2014, 0(4): 6-13.

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