Scientists Identify Master ‘Cloning Switch’ Gene Controlling Plant Asexual Reproduction
A research team led by Hiroshima University discovered a key gene that initiates gemma development, acting as a master switch for asexual reproduction in the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha. The gene’s function was demonstrated through genetic manipulation and observation of cloning structures. This insight advances understanding of plant developmental biology and regeneration.
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