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Blind Homologous R2R3 Myb Genes Control the Pattern of Lateral Meristem Initiation in Arabidopsis

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Müller, Dörte, Schmitz, Gregor, Theres, Klaus·2006·The Plant Cell
DOI 10.1105/tpc.105.038745PMC PMC1383635
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Abstract

In seed plants, shoot branching is initiated during postembryonic development by the formation of secondary meristems. These new meristems, which are established between the stem and leaf primordia, develop into vegetative branches or flowers. Thus, the number of axillary meristems has a major impact on plant architecture and reproductive success. This study describes the genetic control of axillary meristem formation in Arabidopsis thaliana by a group of three R2R3 Myb genes, which are homologous to the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Blind gene and were designated REGULATORS OF AXILLARY MERISTEMS (RAX). rax mutants show new phenotypes that are characterized by defects in lateral bud formation in overlapping zones along the shoot axis. RAX genes are partially redundant in function and allow a fine-tuning of secondary axis formation. As revealed by monitoring of SHOOT MERISTEMLESS transcript accumulation, the RAX genes control a very early step of axillary meristem initiation. The RAX1 and RAX3 expression domains specifically mark a cell group in the center of the leaf axil from which the axillary meristem develops. Double mutant combinations of lateral suppressor and rax1-3 as well as expression studies suggest that at least two pathways control the initiation of axillary meristems in Arabidopsis.

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  • Findingcitation

    Proteins of the Bl-related R2R3 Myb subgroup show 76 to 86% sequence identity to Bl within the Myb domain.

    “Proteins of this subgroup show 76 to 86% sequence identity to Bl within the Myb domain (Schmitz et al., 2002)”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Schmitz et al., 2002 source
  • Premisecitation

    The tomato bl phenotype is caused by a loss of function in an R2R3 class Myb gene.

    “Molecular characterization revealed that the bl phenotype is caused by a loss of function in an R2R3 class Myb gene (Schmitz et al., 2002).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Schmitz et al., 2002 source
  • Premisecitation

    In Arabidopsis thaliana, there is considerable variation in the process of axillary meristem formation in different phases of development.

    “In Arabidopsis thaliana, different observations suggest that there is considerable variation in the process of axillary meristem formation in different phases of development.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim2 of 3 sources checked
    • cites Hempel and Feldman, 1994

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Stirnberg et al., 1999 source
    • cites Grbic and Bleecker, 2000 source
  • Premisecitation

    Similar results have been obtained through the analysis of ls bl double mutants in tomato.

    “Similar results have been obtained through the analysis of ls bl double mutants in tomato (Schmitz et al., 2002).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Schmitz et al., 2002 source
  • Premisecitation

    The Arabidopsis LAS gene and its orthologs in tomato and rice are key regulators of axillary meristem formation.

    “The Arabidopsis LAS gene (Greb et al., 2003) and its orthologs in tomato (Schumacher et al., 1999) and rice (Li et al., 2003) are key regulators of axillary meristem formation.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim2 of 3 sources checked
    • cites Greb et al., 2003 source
    • cites Schumacher et al., 1999 source
    • cites Li et al., 2003

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

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    Interpretationcitation

    Axillary meristems are formed from cells that are directly derived from the primary shoot apical meristem and retain their meristematic potential.

    “These results are in favor of the idea that axillary meristems are formed from cells that are directly derived from the primary SAM and retain their meristematic potential.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Greb et al., 2003 source

  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    The tomato Bl gene encodes an R2R3 Myb transcription factor that plays a central role in the regulation of axillary meristem initiation during vegetative and reproductive development.

    “The tomato Bl gene encodes an R2R3 Myb transcription factor that plays a central role in the regulation of axillary meristem initiation during vegetative and reproductive development (Schmitz et al., 2002).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Schmitz et al., 2002 source

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation

    During prolonged vegetative development, axillary meristems are initiated in an acropetal sequence at a distance from the shoot apical meristem.

    “During prolonged vegetative development, axillary meristems are initiated in an acropetal sequence at a distance from the shoot apical meristem (SAM) (Hempel and Feldman, 1994;Stirnberg et al., 1999Stirnberg et al., , 2002;;Grbic and Bleecker, 2000).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim2 of 3 sources checked
    • cites Hempel and Feldman, 1994

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Stirnberg et al., 1999 source
    • cites Grbic and Bleecker, 2000 source

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    The mutant phenotypes result either from a defect in axillary meristem formation or from a decrease in the outgrowth potential of axillary buds.

    “The mutant phenotypes result either from a defect in axillary meristem formation (e.g., in Arabidopsis, las [Greb et al., 2003], revoluta [Talbert et al., 1995], and pinhead [McConnell and Barton, 1995]; in tomato, ls [Schumacher et al., 1999] and blind [Schmitz et al., 2002]; in maize, barren stalk1 [Gallavotti et al., 2004]; in rice, monoculm1 [Li et al., 2003] and lax panicle [Komatsu et al., 2”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim2 of 3 sources checked
    • cites Greb et al., 2003 source
    • cites Schmitz et al., 2002 source
    • cites Leyser et al., 1996 source

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation

    The tomato bl mutant is impaired in axillary meristem formation in specific zones along the shoot axis.

    “Interestingly, the tomato bl mutant is impaired in axillary meristem formation in specific zones along the shoot axis (Schmitz et al., 2002).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Schmitz et al., 2002 source

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation

    Analyses of the expression patterns of SHOOT MERISTEMLESS (STM) and LATERAL SUPPRESSOR (LAS) revealed that both genes are coexpressed in the axils of young leaf primordia from the P1 primordium until the formation of the axillary meristem.

    “Analyses of the expression patterns of the shoot meristem marker gene SHOOT MERISTEMLESS (STM) and the axil identity gene LATERAL SUPPRESSOR (LAS) revealed that both genes are coexpressed in the axils of young leaf primordia from the P1 primordium until the formation of the axillary meristem (Greb et al., 2003).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Greb et al., 2003 source

      The discussion of LAS function reports LAS and STM coexpression in leaf axils from P1 to P15. It says this coexpression lasts until STM becomes focused at P16, whereas the results say axillary meristems are first morphologically recognizable at P21. Thus, the source supports coexpression in young primordia but not its continuation until meristem formation. (LLM, conf=0.89)

      Experimental — accuracy not yet measured

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In las-4 rax1-3 plants, the oldest cauline leaves very often did not support the development of axillary shoots, resulting in an enhancement of the las-4 branching defect.

    “Also, the oldest cauline leaves very often did not support the development of axillary shoots (Figure 8C), resulting in an enhancement of the las-4 branching defect.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    The patterns of RAX3 and RAX1 transcript accumulation were similar, but the RAX3 signal intensity was lower.

    “Whereas the patterns of RAX3 and RAX1 transcript accumulation were similar, the RAX3 signal intensity was found to be lower.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In rax2-1 rax3-1 mutants, many axillary buds developed from the basal nodes of the rosette, but lateral bud formation was reduced in the middle and at the top of the rosette.

    “In rax2-1 rax3-1 mutants, many axillary buds developed from the basal nodes of the rosette, but lateral bud formation was reduced in the middle and at the top of the rosette (Figures 4M and 4N).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In rax1-3, toward the top of the rosette, the number of axillary buds increases, and a very high proportion of late rosette leaves produce axillary buds, resulting in an acropetal gradient of axillary bud formation.

    “Toward the top of the rosette, the number of axillary buds increased, and a very high proportion of the late rosette leaves produced axillary buds resulting in an acropetal gradient of axillary bud formation.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    Whereas only a single axillary shoot was found in nearly all cauline leaf axils of control plants, 35S:RAX2 lines developed accessory paraclades in almost all leaf axils of the flowering stem.

    “Whereas only a single axillary shoot was found in nearly all cauline leaf axils of control plants, 35S:RAX2 lines developed accessory paraclades in almost all leaf axils of the flowering stem (Figure 5B).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    The T-DNA insertions in RAX1 and RAX2 are positioned in the third exon and the second intron, respectively, and the En-1 insertion in RAX3 is localized in the first exon.

    “The T-DNA insertions in RAX1 and RAX2 are positioned in the third exon and the second intron, respectively, whereas the En-1 insertion in RAX3 is localized in the first exon (Figure 3).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    The patterns of transcript accumulation of LAS in rax1-3 rax2-1 rax3-1 and of RAX1 in las-4 plants did not show any deviations from the corresponding wild-type controls.

    “The patterns of transcript accumulation of LAS in rax1-3 rax2-1 rax3-1 and of RAX1 in las-4 plants did not show any deviations from the corresponding wild-type controls.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In rax1-3, toward the middle of the rosette, the number of axillary buds increased, and almost all leaves formed late in the vegetative phase initiated lateral buds, resulting in an acropetal gradient of axillary bud formation.

    “Toward the middle of the rosette, the number of axillary buds increased, and almost all leaves formed late in the vegetative phase initiated lateral buds, resulting in an acropetal gradient of axillary bud formation (Figure 9).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingown data

    Differences between the mutants and the corresponding wild-type plants are significant at the 0.05 > P > 0.01 level (*) or the P < 0.01 level (**).

    “Differences between the mutants and the corresponding wildtype plants are significant at the 0.05 > P > 0.01 level (*) or the P < 0.01 level (**).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In the shoot tip, RAX3 transcripts accumulate in a pattern that is similar to the RAX1 pattern, but the hybridization signals were weaker.

    “In the shoot tip, RAX3 transcripts accumulate in a pattern that is similar to the RAX1 pattern, but the hybridization signals were weaker.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In contrast with RAX1 and RAX3, the RAX2 gene is not expressed in a specific pattern in the shoot tip but was found to be transcribed in all cells of the tissues analyzed.

    “In contrast with RAX1 and RAX3, the RAX2 gene is not expressed in a specific pattern in the shoot tip but was found to be transcribed in all cells of the tissues analyzed.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In young Col wild-type plants grown for 14 d in short photoperiods, the RAX1 antisense probe did not reveal a signal, whereas this probe detected the RAX1 transcript in the same experiment in apices of 28-d-old plants.

    “In young Col wild-type plants grown for 14 d in short photoperiods, the RAX1 antisense probe did not reveal a signal, whereas this probe detected the RAX1 transcript in the same experiment in apices of 28-d-old plants.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    The cellular dimensions of these expression domains and the developmental timing of expression were comparable to the vegetative phase.

    “The cellular dimensions of these expression domains and the developmental timing of expression were comparable to the vegetative phase.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    These expression domains had a diameter of approximately three to five cells always including the L3 layer and very often the L1 and L2 layers of the meristem.

    “These expression domains had a diameter of approximately three to five cells always including the L3 layer and very often the L1 and L2 layers of the meristem.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingown data

    RT-PCR analysis demonstrated that all three genes analyzed show the highest levels of transcript accumulation in the root.

    “RT-PCR analysis demonstrated that all three genes analyzed show the highest levels of transcript accumulation in the root.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    Axillary meristems were not initiated in barren leaf axils of the rax1-3 rax2-1 rax3-1 mutant, and the RAX genes are involved in an early step of axillary bud formation.

    “The focused STM expression domains were not observed in the triple mutant (Figures 6B and 6D), suggesting that axillary meristems were not initiated in barren leaf axils of the rax1-3 rax2-1 rax3-1 mutant and that the RAX genes are involved in an early step of axillary bud formation.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    The barren leaf axils of rax1-3 plants are due to a defect in axillary meristem formation rather than a defect in axillary bud outgrowth.

    “From these experiments, we concluded that the barren leaf axils of rax1-3 plants were due to a defect in axillary meristem formation rather than a defect in axillary bud outgrowth.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    The strong branching defects observed in the rax1-3 rax2-1 double mutant indicate that RAX1 and RAX2 are the key regulators, and RAX3 seems to have only a minor influence.

    “The strong branching defects observed in the rax1-3 rax2-1 double mutant indicate that the corresponding genes are the key regulators, and RAX3 seems to have only a minor influence.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    rax2-1 and rax3-1 are very likely null alleles, whereas the rax1-3 allele may have residual activity.

    “rax2-1 and rax3-1 are very likely null alleles, whereas we cannot exclude that the protein encoded by the rax1-3 allele, which does not contain the last 43 amino acids of RAX1, has a residual activity.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    RAX2 and RAX3 act redundantly, controlling the formation of axillary meristems predominantly at late stages of vegetative development.

    “These findings suggest that RAX2 and RAX3 act redundantly, controlling the formation of axillary meristems predominantly at late stages of vegetative development.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    The RAX1-RAX3 genes and LAS are not related to each other in a hierarchical order but are components of independent control mechanisms of axillary meristem formation.

    “These experiments suggested that the RAX1-RAX3 genes and LAS are not related to each other in a hierarchical order but are components of independent control mechanisms of axillary meristem formation.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    RAX genes are partially redundant in function and allow a fine-tuning of secondary axis formation.

    “RAX genes are partially redundant in function and allow a fine-tuning of secondary axis formation.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing).

    Interpretationreasoning

    The uncovered fine-tuning of shoot branching may enable a plant to react very specifically to changes in environmental conditions.

    “The uncovered fine-tuning of shoot branching may enable a plant to react very specifically to changes in environmental conditions.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    The triple mutant rax1-3 rax2-1 rax3-1 displayed the most extreme defect in axillary shoot formation, which supports the hypothesis of a redundant control of axillary meristem formation by these three MYB genes.

    “The triple mutant rax1-3 rax2-1 rax3-1 displayed the most extreme defect in axillary shoot formation (Figure 9), which supports the hypothesis of a redundant control of axillary meristem formation by these three MYB genes.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Premisenone given

    LAS is expressed in a band-shaped domain at the adaxial boundaries of leaf primordia and encodes a putative transcription factor belonging to the GRAS family of regulatory proteins.

    “LAS is expressed in a band-shaped domain at the adaxial boundaries of leaf primordia and encodes a putative transcription factor belonging to the GRAS family of regulatory proteins.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation

    In several plant species, including tomato, Arabidopsis, rice, and maize, mutants have been described that are characterized by a reduction in the number of axillary shoots.

    “In several plant species, including tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Arabidopsis, rice (Oryza sativa), and maize (Zea mays), mutants have been described that are characterized by a reduction in the number of axillary shoots.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Premisenone given

    In tomato, a Myb transcription factor encoded by the Bl gene controls the initiation of axillary meristems during vegetative and inflorescence development.

    “In tomato, a Myb transcription factor encoded by the Bl gene controls the initiation of axillary meristems during vegetative and inflorescence development.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    Formation of axillary meristems is highly dependent on RAX1 function during the early phase of vegetative development and becomes less dependent on it as the plant matures.

    “This phenotype suggests that formation of axillary meristems is highly dependent on RAX1 function during the early phase of vegetative development and becomes less dependent on it as the plant matures.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductnone given

    Values are means ± SE, and errors are standard error of the mean (n = 20 to 33).

    “Values are means 6 SE, and errors are standard error of the mean (n ¼ 20 to 33).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Study design and conductnone given

    Amplification of actin cDNA was performed as a control to ensure that equal amounts of cDNA were added to each PCR reaction.

    “Amplification of actin cDNA using the primers ActinATfor (59-TGGTGTCATGGTTGGGATG-39) and ActinATrev (59-CACCACTGAG-CACAATGTTAC-39) was performed as a control to ensure that equal amounts of cDNA were added to each PCR reaction.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductown data

    Insertions of the T-DNAs or the En-1 transposon were verified by DNA sequencing and DNA gel blot analysis, respectively.

    “Insertions of the T-DNAs or the En-1 transposon were verified by DNA sequencing and DNA gel blot analysis, respectively.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Study design and conductnone given

    For the double and triple mutants, a mixed Col-0 Ws background was used as a control.

    “For the double and triple mutants, a mixed Col-0 Ws background was used as a control.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductnone given

    For each experiment, 20 plants were analyzed; each experiment was repeated at least once.

    “For each experiment, 20 plants were analyzed; each experiment was repeated at least once.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    LAS and RAX1 not only affect initiation but also maintenance and identity of axillary meristems along the flowering stem.

    “These observations demonstrate that LAS and RAX1 not only affect initiation but also maintenance and identity of axillary meristems along the flowering stem.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductnone given

    Seeds were imbibed in water at 4°C for 4 d; only germinated seeds were transferred to soil to ensure an equal state of development.

    “For determination of the flowering time, seeds were imbibed in water at 48C for 4 d.Subsequently, only germinated seeds were transferred to soil to ensure an equal state of development.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    In long photoperiods, the activities of RAX1, RAX2, and RAX3 may be compensated by related Myb genes of the same subgroup or by yet another pathway.

    “In long photoperiods, the activities of RAX1, RAX2, and RAX3 may be compensated by related Myb genes of the same subgroup or by yet another pathway.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductnone given

    rax1-3 and rax3-1 are in the Col-0 background, whereas rax2-1 is in the Ws background.

    “rax1-3 and rax3-1 are in the Col-0 background, whereas rax2-1 is in the Ws background.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    MYB68, another member of the same Myb gene subfamily, was recently shown to be strongly expressed in root pericycle cells and to regulate lignification.

    “MYB68, another member of the same Myb gene subfamily, was recently shown to be strongly expressed in root pericycle cells and to regulate lignification (Feng et al., 2004).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Feng et al., 2004 source
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  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    A gene functionally related to Bl would be expressed in the shoot apex.

    “Because of its influence on axillary meristem formation and inflorescence development, we expected a gene functionally related to Bl to be expressed in the shoot apex.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The cell groups with focused STM expression in the wild type develop into new meristems.

    “These cell groups develop into new meristems.”
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Authors
Müller, D., Schmitz, G., & Theres, K.
Affiliations
  • Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, D-50829 Cologne, Germany
  • Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (DE)
Venue
The Plant Cell
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2006-02-03
Volume
18
Issue
3
Pages
586-597
ISSN
  • 1040-4651 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-298X
DOI
10.1105/tpc.105.038745
PMC
PMC1383635
OpenAlex
W2126644176
Cited by
303
References
37
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FWCI
14.00
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
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Locations
  • The Plant Cell (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
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Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Plant Molecular Biology Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Plant Reproductive Biology
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Plant Gene Expression Analysis
Keywords
axillary meristem initiation, lateral meristem, shoot branching, secondary meristems, SHOOT MERISTEMLESS, gene redundancy, plant architecture, Arabidopsis thaliana
MeSH terms
Mutation, Phenotype, Phylogeny, RNA, Messenger, Transcription Factors, Arabidopsis

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