A gene regulatory network model for floral transition of the shoot apex in maize and its dynamic modeling.

ABSTRACT: The transition from the vegetative to reproductive development is a critical event in the plant life cycle. The accurate prediction of flowering time in elite germplasm is important for decisions in maize breeding programs and best agronomic practices. The understanding of the genetic control of flowering time in maize has significantly advanced in the past decade. Through comparative genomics, mutant analysis, genetic analysis and QTL cloning, and transgenic approaches, more than 30 flowering time candidate genes in maize have been revealed and the relationships among these genes have been partially uncovered. Based on the knowledge of the flowering time candidate genes, a conceptual gene regulatory network model for the genetic control of flowering time in maize is proposed. To demonstra

SUBMITTER: Dong Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3422250 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature